Credential(s) Offered
Government license
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
- Course Objective:
Description:
Students receive training in pharmacy calculations, pharmacology, prescription processing, medication preparation, pharmacy law and ethics, inventory management, customer service, and pharmacy operations. The program is delivered in a hybrid format and includes classroom, lab, and/or practical training.
Competencies to be achieved:
Graduates will be prepared to assist pharmacists with prescription processing, medication preparation, dosage calculations, pharmacy inventory, customer service, pharmacy documentation, and compliance with pharmacy laws and safety standards.
- Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):
Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No: No
$16,998
- Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):
- The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach — Moini, J.
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions — Colbert, B.; Katrancha, E.
- Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians — Moini, J.
- Introduction to Health Care
- Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
NA
- WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Matt Calhoun
Email: Mcalhoun@arizonacollege.edu
Phone number: 480-274-5758
- Direct Website link to the program:
https://arizonacollege.edu/healthcare-careers/pharmacy-technician/
- Additional information:
Admission Requirements: NA
Background check requirements licensing/credential: NA
Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation:
NA
Other requirements needed:NA
Prerequisites: NA
- Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: yes
Career Pathway (Explain):
Pharmacy Technician diploma → Arizona Pharmacy Technician License/CPhT → advanced pharmacy roles; credits may apply toward an A.S. Health Care
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain):Yes
The PTCB CPhT credential is recognized nationwide by pharmacy employers and healthcare organizations.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
www.abhes.org
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Job Placement:
Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): Yes
If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:
Students may receive career services support, including resume assistance, interview preparation, job search guidance, and employer referral assistance for entry-level medical assisting positions.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
34
Hours
880
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
163 N Dobson Rd Mesa
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Diploma - Eligible to test for certification
Name of Credential
AZ State Board License
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
PELL, SEOG Stafford Loans
Refund Policy
If a student withdraws or is expelled by College after the start of the semester and before the completion of more than sixty percent (60%) of the semester, College will refund to the student a pro rata amount of the tuition agreed upon in the enrollment agreement, minus ten percent (10%) of the tuition agreed upon. If a student completes more than sixty percent (60%) of his/her term, he/she is not entitled to any refund and is obligated for the full contract price of the term.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$16,998.00 $16,998
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,998.00 $16,998
Registration Fee
$25.00 25.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$17,023.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,023.00
