Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Name: NC Workforce Pharmacy Technician
CIP Code: 510805
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A. Course Objective:
This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and much, much more.
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
Please note: This non-credit program is offered through the Center for Non credit Training & Workforce Excellence at GateWay CC in collaboration with our workforce and community based organization partners only and is not open to individual enrollments outside of those partnerships. Partners may select either an in-person or online cohort.
B. Total Cost of Program $1,777 (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition: $1,499 Certification Exam: $129 paid directly to Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, $82 license application fee paid directly to State of AZ , $67 Fingerprint Clearance card application paid directly to AZ Department of Public Safety
*SPECIAL NOTE: Program fees go to multiple vendors and will be outlined in the proposal letter. Fees may vary.*
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
No books are required, all content exists in an online portal.
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
No supplies needed
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Maureen Hannon
Email:Maureen.hannon@gatewaycc.edu
Phone number: 602.238.4323
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.gatewaycc.edu/community/non-credit-training/pharmacy-technician-non-credit
G. Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
No felony convictions or drug or pharmacy related convictions including misdemeanor that would prevent ability to get Arizona Pharmacy Tech License. Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card required for license.
Other requirements needed: High school diploma , GED or equivalent, Must be at least 18 years of age, Provide proof of Citizenship— Arizona State ID, Arizona Drivers License or US Passport, Social Security Card
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-2#10, No refunds will be given after class starts.
I. 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
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacist
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is recognized throughout the State of AZ.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
Accrediting Agency and link to website: N/A
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
This is a new program for GateWay CC. Data will be collected and reported as cohorts complete.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
10
Hours
80
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Course Objectives: After completing this program, learners will be able to:
Training Location(s)
Various Locations, Phoenix, Arizona
Local WIB
5 - ARIZONA@WORK - City of Phoenix
Name of Credential
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-2#10, Students who officially withdraw from non-credit classes prior to the class start date are eligible for a 100% refund, including any course fees. No refunds will be given after class starts.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$129.00 CPhT exam is administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the student is required to pay them directly.
In-State Tuition
$1,499.00
Other Fees
$149.00 $67 Fingerprint Clearance Card paid directly to AZ Department of Public Safety. $82 AZ Pharmacy Tech License application fee paid directly to State of AZ Pharmacy Board.
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,777.00
