Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Pinellas Technical Education Center
901 34th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
www.myptec.org
Code:
FL-01
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Doris J Pappas, C.Ph.T.
Phone: (727) 893-2500 x1131
mcdaniel-pappasd@pcsb.org
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
525
Laboratory course work:
255
Experiential training:
300
Lecture class size:
15
Laboratory class size:
15
Spaces per entering class:
18
Prerequisite course work:
No
Other:
We are a clock-hour/competency based school.
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Pharmacists:
1
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Four times per year.
Interview required :
Yes
Class Scheduling:
Daytime/Full-time
Flexible scheduling allowed:
Yes
Tuition costs:
$1,890.00
Book/Supply costs:
$623.8
Lab/other fees:
Included in Book/Supply Cost
Liability insurance:
Included in Book/Supply Cost
Uniform costs:
Included in Book/Supply Cost
Other:
Financial Aid is available to students meeting the eligibility criteria listed in the "Federal Student Guide".
Special Program Features:
The program provides a self-paced, cooperative classroom environment conductive to Individualized learning. The student receives a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program and is prepared to take the national technician certification exam. The program teaches unit dose, prepacking, cart filling, computer literacy, pharmacology law, automation, I.V. admixture, chemotherapy, terminology and abbreviations, CPR, First Aid, and HIPPA.
Acceptance Requirements:
High School Graduate or GED
Meet required scores for math reading, and language on T.A.B.E - Level A
General Location Training Sites:
Throughout Pinellas County with limited sites in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Manatee counties in Florida.
Special Requirements:
Interview
Drug Testing
Background Check
Immunization
Academic Degree:
No degree awarded; students who meet and graduate from the program receive a certification of completion.
Program Comment:
We are a clock-hour/competency based school.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
6
Home health care:
2
Hospital:
10
Public Health Department:
2