Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
Print Version
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
www.durhamtech.edu
Code:
NC-01
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Sandra Covington, CPhT, BS
Phone: (919) 536-7233
Fax: (919) 686-3705
covingtons@durhamtech.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
528/83 semester
Laboratory course work:
208/5
Experiential training:
384/8
Lecture class size:
16
Laboratory class size:
10
Spaces per entering class:
16
Prerequisite course work:
*
Clinical :
16
Total :
1,120 contact hours;
46 credits: 13 courses
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
May each year for pharmacy core sequence, but students may enroll in May of each year for pharmacy core sequence, but students may enroll in support courses in any semester
Interview required :
no
Class Scheduling:
daytime, full-time, part-time
Flexible scheduling allowed:
no
Tuition costs:
$1,488 (in-state)
Book/Supply costs:
$450
Application deadline(s) :
May, July, November
Liability insurance:
$14.50
Registration fee:
$35
Uniform costs:
$25
Special Program Features:
Operating since 1975, Durham Tech's program is only one of two ASHP-accredited programs in North Carolina. The program places strong emphasis on hands-on competency achievement and outcome assessment. Financial aid is available to qualified applicants: counseling and job placement services are available to all students.
Acceptance Requirements:
Completed application: transcripts; placement testing at specified levels or completion of specified remedial course; completion of hgih school chemistry or equivalent. Clinical training requires physical and immunization documentation along with reference evaluation form.
General Location Training Sites:
Major medical centers and community general hospitals.
Special Requirements:
Physical, immunization documentation, and reference check.
Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of diploma curriculum plan of study.
Program Comment:
* Dependent on placement scores.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community Health Center / Retail Pharm:
15
Hospital:
6