Pharmacy Technician at Valley College of Medical Careers | Trade School Go
    Valley College of Medical Careers

    Pharmacy Technician

    Certificate
    Certificate (12 weeks - 1 year)
    $15,450
    Total Cost
    10 months
    Duration
    On-Campus
    Format
    West Hills, CA
    Location

    About This Program

    Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program at Valley College of Medical Careers

    Types of Pharmacy Technicians

    Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
    Retail Pharmacy Technician
    Hospital Pharmacy Technician
    Compounding Pharmacy Technician
    Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician
    Medication Reconciliation Technician
    Inventory and Purchasing Pharmacy Technician
    Operating Room (OR) Pharmacy Technician

    What You'll Learn:

    • Medical and pharmaceutical terminology
    • Principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics
    • Drug identification
    • Pharmacy laboratory procedures
    • Prescription interpretation
    • Patient communication and education
    • Safety procedures
    • Record-keeping
    • Measurement and testing techniques
    • Pharmacy business operations
    • Prescription preparation
    • Logistics and dispensing operations
    • Applicable standards and regulations

    Costs & Financial Aid

    Tuition:$15,450
    Total Estimated Cost:$15,450

    Financial Aid

    Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits

    Source: U.S. Department of Education

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    Outcomes

    $26,214
    Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
    93%
    Employment Rate
    24
    Earnings Cohort Size
    $8,109
    Median Debt
    $86/mo
    Estimated Monthly Payment

    Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Program Classification

    CIP Code: 51.0805 (Pharmacy Technician)

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