Pharmacy Technician Program
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Graduate in as few as 10 Months
Online and In-class Learning
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify
Classes Starting April 29th, 2024
- Teaches students how to process and prepare medications for patients
- Provides students with a solid understanding of pharmacy fundamentals
- Introduces students to retail and hospital pharmacies
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
UEI College’s Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician.
The program teaches students dosages and solution preparations, medication preparation in sterile and non-sterile environments. The program does so by teaching students how to enter patient and prescription information into a system, prepare the medications, and dispense them.
UEI’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares students for a rewarding pharmacy technician career in pharmacies, hospitals, retail stores, mail orders, and long-term care facilities.
The great thing about UEI’s program is that it can be completed, and students can earn their diploma in as few as 10 months, placing them on the fast track to becoming entry-level pharmacy technicians.
Furthermore, the pharmacy tech program is hybrid, meaning that students receive online instruction and attend on-site classes for hands-on training and labs. So, if you’re interested in a growing career in healthcare and want a career in the healthcare industry, consider enrolling in UEI’s Pharmacy Tech Program.
Available at The Following Campuses
- Bakersfield
- Fresno
- Gardena
- Oceanside
- Reseda
- Riverside
- West Covina
Skills You Will Learn
UEI College’s Pharmacy Tech Program provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training they need when seeking an entry-level career. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy technology. The program also teaches students how to perform pharmaceutical calculations, enabling them to dispense drugs in the appropriate doses.
Additionally, the program teaches students about both retail pharmacies and hospital pharmacies, familiarizing students with both types of pharmacies. Moreover, students are taught how to handle the administrative side of pharmacies, which includes deciphering physician’s orders and processing prescriptions. Additionally, students are introduced to health insurance, allowing them to handle insurance claims in a pharmacy setting.
Here are some of the topics that are covered by the program curriculum:
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Prescription Processing
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding
- Deciphering physician’s orders
- Professionalism in a pharmacy setting
- Hospital and Retail Pharmacy Procedures
- Handling insurance claims
- Pharmacy Billing
- Hands-on job training via externship with an approved local employer
If a career as a pharmacy technician interests you, consider enrolling in UEI’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program. The great thing about the program is that it can be completed, and you can earn your diploma in as few as 10 months. Contact us, and one of our admissions professionals will reach out to you to answer questions or concerns that you may have.
Pharmacy Technician Career Outcomes
UEI’s Pharmacy Technician Program graduates will enter the candidate pool equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training that employers want individuals to have when hiring entry-level pharmacy technicians. Furthermore, the program will help you become proficient in the field while helping helping you develop the relevant skills that employers are looking for.
As a graduate of the program, you may qualify for the following positions:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Billing and Quality Technician
- Compounding Technician
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
About This Program
UEI College’s Pharmacy Technician Program trains students in smaller, comfortable classrooms and labs that are set up to simulate the real-world environment that pharmacy technicians will work in. This allows students to practice the skills and techniques they’ve learned using real equipment, preparing them for what to expect in the real world, allowing them to become valuable team members on day one.
Moreover, the program teaches students common terms used in the industry while providing hands-on training across various pharmacy types, including retail, hospital, mail order, and long-term care pharmacies.
The great thing about the program is that students are required to complete an externship prior to graduating. The externship is usually performed with an approved local employer, allowing students to practice the skills and techniques they’ve learned in a real world setting with a potential employer.
Course List
Course
PT 110
PT 120
PT 130
PT 140
PT 150
PT 160
PT 170
PT 180
PT 190
Course Title
Hospital Procedures and Sterile Preparations
Internal Medicine
Pharmacy Law
Pharmacology and Compounding
Drug Administration and Information
Retail Pharmacy Procedures
Additional Settings and OTC Medications
Health Insurance & Billing
Externship
Pharmacy Technician Program FAQs
Pharmacy technicians work side by side with pharmacists to ensure prescription drug orders are being prepared quickly and safely. Pharmacy technicians also play an important role in handling administrative tasks within a retail or hospital pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Technician Program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work as pharmacy technicians in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting. Students will have the opportunity to practice preparing prescriptions and completing pharmacy tasks during in-person, hands-on labs.
You do not need a college degree or any college experience to enroll in UEI College's Pharmacy Technician Program. With just a high school diploma or equivalent, you can begin training for a new career in the pharmaceutical field.
The Pharmacy Technician program can be completed in as few as ten months. The program provides students with the opportunity to complete an externship working in an actual pharmacy, giving them valuable real-life experience in the field.
The classes and programs at UEI College are designed to be flexible. That’s why we offer all our programs in a hybrid format with hands-on lab time just twice a week. Depending on the demand, these in-person classes may be offered during the day or evening. All other work and lectures are completed online.
Enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician Program starts with a call to our admissions team. We are happy to walk you through each step in the enrollment process, from a tour of the campus to going over the financial aid options that may be available to you. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
To get started in the Pharmacy Technician Program, you will need a high school diploma or equivalent. Regardless of your past educational or personal experience, we are here to help you achieve a career you can be proud of!
Students in this program are provided with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level position in a retail or hospital pharmacy. The Pharm Tech Program prepares students for careers as Billing and Quality technicians, Compounding technicians, Pharmacy technicians, or Certified Pharmacy technicians.
Yes, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, or student loans. Contact us, and one of our financial aid representatives will walk you through the process and will let you know what options may be available to you.