Pharmacy Technician

at Delgado Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). This course also includes a voucher which covers the fee for the exam. Pharmacy technician certification is an important issue for many industry employers and state legislatures, some of which now require national certification. You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship.

Takes

12 Months

Costs

$2.5k

Leads to

$36.6k careers

Example Career

Pharmacy Technicians

Healthcare

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Healthcare

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$28,820

$36,580

$46,040

$13.86

$17.59

$22.14

Realistic

Conventional

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

Pharmacy Technicians make between $15-$16 on average as a starting salary.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

HIPPA Laws and Ethics, Health Terminology, and Pharmacology.

Pharmacy Technician at Delgado Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

Standardized Test

In order to sit for the national certification exam, you must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it's recommended you have this within 6 months of enrolling for this course. To participate in the retail externships, you must apply and fulfill all state and local pharmacy requirements. This will include a background check and drug test. There is no guarantee for externship placement.

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Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-671-6474

Website

Delgado Community College

615 City Park Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119