Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Washtenaw Community College
4800 E. Huron River Drive
P.O. Box 1610
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610
http://www.wccnet.org/departments/health/pharmacy/
Code:
MI-03
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Dina Cheiman, RPh, PharmD
Phone: 734-677-5209
Fax: 734-677-5078
dcheiman@wccnet.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
210/14
Laboratory course work:
75/5
Experiential training:
360/4
Lecture class size:
20
Laboratory class size:
20
Spaces per entering class:
20
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
September
Interview required :
no
Class Scheduling:
full-time/day-time/evening
Flexible scheduling allowed:
no
Tuition costs:
$1380 ($2323 out of district)
Book/Supply costs:
$300
Lab/other fees:
$46
Uniform costs:
$25-50
Special Program Features:
State-of-the-art classroom/laboratory, hands-on pharmacy system computer training, hands-on skill development, state-of-the-art experiential training sites, preparation for national certification examination, convenient two-semester format, financial aid.
Acceptance Requirements:
High school diploma "currently attending high school" or GED, high school algebra, and high school chemistry and/or biology (or college equivalent) with grade of "C" or better.
General Location Training Sites:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, and surrounding southeastern Michigan area.
Special Requirements:
Current physical exam, negative TB skin test, Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver, rubella titer, proof of medical insurance, current immunizations.
Academic Degree:
Certificate in Pharmacy Technology
Additional Requirements:
Students must sign an abilities statement attesting to English proficiency, acceptable visual acuity, and locomotor dexterity. Student must be at least 18 years of age to graduate from this program. A police record check will be done on each student prior to program admission. Students will be excluded from the program for any felony conviction record and/or any controlled substance conviction.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
5
Hospital:
11
Infusion Company:
1