Pharmacy Technician Training Program September 10, 2011

Saturdays, 9/10/11 through 3/17/12, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Program Summary

As a Pharmacy Technician you will help the pharmacist package or mix a prescription, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payment and coordinate billing. This course combines 182 hours of classroom instruction with a 120-hour externship to provide you with a complete learning experience.

Community Job Survey

Because of the increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger, older population, growth in this occupation will be almost as fast as the average for all others in the state. See the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook for Pharmacy Technicians. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2006 to 2016.

Starting Pay

$10-$20 per hour (varies regionally). Students are encouraged to do their own research as to what the prevailing wage is for employers in the region.

Official Website: http://www.bostonreedcollege.com/