Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Western Career College - Citrus Heights
7301 Greenback Lane, Suite A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Code:
CA-32
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Kari Roberts
Phone: (916) 722-8200
Fax: (916) 722-6883
kroberts@westerncollege.com
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
450/3
Laboratory course work:
214/3
Experiential training:
240/5
Lecture class size:
15
Laboratory class size:
15
Spaces per entering class:
Modular Program
General education courses :
432/27
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
1
Lab/clerical support:
1
Pharmacists:
0
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Every 6 weeks
Interview required :
Yes
Tuition costs:
$23,494
Book/Supply costs:
Included in Tuition
Lab/other fees:
$100 Enrollment Fee
Application deadline(s) :
Open Enrollment
Liability insurance:
N/A
Uniform costs:
1 Uniform included in Tuition
Special Program Features:
Training for retail, hospital, home health care settings. Preparation for the National Exam included in the curriculum. IV admixtures techniques, dosage calculations, microbiology, and computer skills. QS1 computer software training, financial aid available, lifetime job placement provided. School does externship placement and monitoring. Assistance for licensure application also provided.
Acceptance Requirements:
GED or High School diploma required, CPAT testing - minimum score of 129, Interview with admissions and Program Director.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
15
Home health care:
7
Hospital:
10