Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Florestano 306B
Arnold, MD 21012
http://www.aacc.cc.md.us/
Code:
MD-04
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Stephanie E Smith-Baker, B.S., CPhT, AHI
Phone: (410) 777-7497
Fax: (410) 777-7099
sesmithbaker@aacc.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
285/19
Laboratory course work:
120/8
Experiential training:
200/4
Lecture class size:
20
Laboratory class size:
20
Spaces per entering class:
20
Prerequisite course work:
60/4
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
1
Lab/clerical support:
2
Pharmacists:
3
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
fall semester (late August) & soring semester (late January)
Interview required :
No
Class Scheduling:
Part-time, evening
Flexible scheduling allowed:
Yes
Tuition costs:
$2905
Book/Supply costs:
$260
Lab/other fees:
$240
Application deadline(s) :
No current deadline-Open enrollment
Uniform costs:
$32
Special Program Features:
Anne Arundel Community College-Pharmacy Technician Program provides affordable quality instruction. The pharmacy technician program became ASHP accredited in 2004. The program provides a combination of both didactic and practical training, that helps prepare students for the transition into the pharmacy profession. This one-year program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Pharmacy technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination. Lab coursed emphasizes hands on IV preparation skill development and pharmacy computer applications in a simulated pharmacy lab. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
Acceptance Requirements:
1.HS graduate or equivalent. 2.Eligibility for English 111, students must demonstrate proficiency in arithmetic by: -Achieving a score or 19 or more on the Health Professions Arithmetic Placement Test or Completion of MAT 005 (Arithmetic) with a C or better. 4.Attend a pharmacy technician program orientation seminar.
General Location Training Sites:
Clinical sites are available in Anne Arundel County and surrounding counties; Howard County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City.
Special Requirements:
Drug test, background check, immunization verification and a completed health form.
Academic Degree:
Certificate
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
5
Home health care:
1
Hospital:
5
Managed care:
4