Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Keiser Career College - St. Petersburg Campus
11208 Blue Heron Blvd., Suite A
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Code:
FL-14
Accreditation Status:
Application submitted
Program Director:
Emily L. Guastella, CPhT
Phone: (727) 576-6500
Fax: (727) 576-6589
eguastella@keisercareer.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
700/22
Laboratory course work:
100/8
Experiential training:
320/7
Lecture class size:
25
Laboratory class size:
12
Spaces per entering class:
available to 25 if AS place in gen ed
Prerequisite course work:
N/A
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
2
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Monthly starts except in December
Interview required :
No
Flexible scheduling allowed:
Yes
Tuition costs:
$6356/semester FT= 41/2 semesters for Associate of Science in PT
Book/Supply costs:
$100.00 per class = 16 classes for AS
Lab/other fees:
$400.00 per semester
Application deadline(s) :
Monthly application and enrollment
Liability insurance:
$N/A
Uniform costs:
$77.84
Special Program Features:
During course work our students become HIPAA certified through the college. They have extensive aseptic technique training, computer entry training, and compounding. Financial Aid officers are always working to help the students. Student Services assists in resume writing and job placement. Our students also participate in campus career fairs. The State of Florida does not require registration at this time. The state will start requiring registration on January 1, 2010. At that time Student Services will assist any graduating student with registration. They also help with registration for the certification exam.
Acceptance Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
General Location Training Sites:
St. Petersburg, FL
Special Requirements:
Drug Test and Background Checks
Academic Degree:
Associates of Science Degree in Pharmacy. Technology or Pharmacy Technology Diploma.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
1
Hospital:
1
Long-term care:
2