Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Arapahoe Community College
5900 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80160-9002
http://www.arapahoe.edu/
Code:
CO-02
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Sue Treitz, BSN, M.A.
Phone: (303) 797-5962
Fax: (303) 797-5842
sue.treitz@arapahoe.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
210/14
Laboratory course work:
100/4
Experiential training:
320/8
Lecture class size:
15-20
Laboratory class size:
15-20
Spaces per entering class:
20
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
1
Lab/clerical support:
1 prn
Pharmacists:
4
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
End of August and Mid January
Interview required :
Yes
Class Scheduling:
Daytime/Online
Flexible scheduling allowed:
Yes
Tuition costs:
$120.00 including online
Book/Supply costs:
$350.00
Application deadline(s) :
Mid August and First of January
Liability insurance:
$16.00
Uniform costs:
$25.00
Special Program Features:
Most courses are online/hybrid format. Our campus labs consist of hands on skill building, including computer applications. Students also spend 160 hours of internship in each community and hospital pharmacy. Students must undergo a criminal background check in order to participate in the internship courses. Our pass rate for certification exam is excellent. Students must apply to the College Opportunity Fund for state assistance in order to maintain the college tuition at $120.00/credit hour The Pharmacy Technician Program is eligible for financial aid.
Acceptance Requirements:
High school diploma or GED; program application; CPT: writing 89, reading 85, and numerical 85; ability to type 25 wpm; resume; a letter of recommendation; no conviction of drug-related felony.
General Location Training Sites:
Training sites are located throughout the Denver Metro area, Colorado.
Special Requirements:
Resume, interview, contract with ACC, liability insurance, immunization record.
Academic Degree:
Certificate
Additional Requirements:
Certificate program requires completion of 28 credits.
Program Comment:
* Certificate program requires completion of 33 credits
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
14
Home health care:
1
Hospital:
10