Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
http://www.cte.umt.edu/
Code:
MT-01
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Mary S. McHugh, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Phone: (406) 243-7813
Fax: (406) 243-7899
mary.mchugh@mso.umt.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
270/24
Laboratory course work:
90/6
Experiential training:
320/5
Lecture class size:
25
Laboratory class size:
8
Spaces per entering class:
25
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
September
Interview required :
No
Class Scheduling:
Full-time
Flexible scheduling allowed:
No
Tuition costs:
$3,871 ($7,323 out-of-state)
Book/Supply costs:
$350 - 400
Lab/other fees:
$10
Application deadline(s) :
Rolling
Liability insurance:
Included in registration
Uniform costs:
$40
Special Program Features:
Hands-on training in the pharmacy school laboratories during second semester. Well rounded (three semester) program. Financial aid available. Many, varied experiential sites. Students are encouraged to take voluntary PTCB exam upon completion of program.
Acceptance Requirements:
High School diploma or GED, transcript, preadmission math abilities testing.
General Location Training Sites:
Throughout Montana; primarily Missoula area.
Special Requirements:
Flexible scheduling; CPR, TB test, heptitis B vaccination series, Hep. B titre.
Academic Degree:
Certificate of completion.
Additional Requirements:
Students must receive a letter grade of "C" or above to progress within the program and be eligible for training sites.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
14
Hospital:
5