This is a web-centered
program, which means part of the classes will be completed
at the school and part of the classes will be completed in
the privacy of your own home, via a software package and the
internet.
600+ hours (Full-time)
Classes are scheduled: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm
For more information:
Call Ext. 740-389-4682, Ext.517 or email
Lori McGuire at lmcguire@tririverscc.org
This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful Pharmacy Technician. A Pharmacy Technician is a person who works under the supervision of a pharmacist and performs pharmacy related functions. They are employed by retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.
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Please note the following computer requirements:
- Minimum 200
Mghz Pentium II Processor
- Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista
- CD-ROM Drive
- 15 Bit VGA
Monitor (700x 800 Resolution)
- Sound Card
- Internet
Explorer 4.0 (or above) & internet connection
Upon successful completion of the program and a 32-hour unpaid internship, each student will be qualified to take the PTCB (pharmacy technician certification board) examination. Students will be able to demonstrate ethical conduct in all duties performed.
- Interpret physcial orders and prescriptions
- Define medical and pharmaceutical terms
- Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals
-Understand confidentiality of all patients information
Classes include:
Learning Strategies, Medical Terminology,
Anatomy & Physiology, Computer, Math for
Meds, Core Pharmacy Component* completed
online, Basic Spanish for a Medical Setting,
Customer Service, and Resume.
Certification testing is included with the cost of tuition
for those who have successfully completed the program
The successful candidate may achieve certification and earn credentials as a CP.
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Application Procedure: A signed and completed application, $95 non-refundable fee (fee covers application and pre-entrance testing) and high school transcript or GED are required in order to sit for the pre-entrance examination.
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Pre-Entrance exam consists of the ACT Workkeys test, which is a series of three tests evaluating basic academic skills of reading, math and locating information. Allow three hours for the pre-entrance exam time. Test must be scheduled in advance. Please call 740-389-4682, Ext. 500 to schedule.
- $200 admission fee is due to hold your position in the program. Tuition is due prior to start of program.
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Financial Aide. Call 740-389-4682, Ext. 524 for more information.
Once accepted into the class, a physical examination is required. Mantoux test, 2-Step (TB test), Rubella, and Varicella immunizations are required. The Hepatitis B vaccine must be started prior to Clinicals. Immunization records are due the first day of class.
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