Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Western Career College - Emeryville
1400 65th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Code:
CA-28
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Terri Goldston
Phone: (510) 601-0133
Fax: (510) 601-0793
tgoldston@westerncollege.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
510/34
Laboratory course work:
390/13
Experiential training:
240/5
Lecture class size:
7-12
Laboratory class size:
7-12
Spaces per entering class:
varies
Prerequisite course work:
N/A
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
1.5
Lab/clerical support:
0
Pharmacists:
1
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
every 6 weeks
Interview required :
Yes
Class Scheduling:
morning, afternoon, nights
Flexible scheduling allowed:
Yes
Tuition costs:
$16,000 Diploma; $23,000 A.S. Degree
Book/Supply costs:
$170.00
Lab/other fees:
$0
Application deadline(s) :
Open Enrollment
Liability insurance:
$0
Registration fee:
$125.00
Uniform costs:
$30.00
Special Program Features:
Hands-on computer skills, compounding skills, admixture skills, small class sizes, great instructor to student ratio, preparation for PTCB exam with excellent passing rate.
Acceptance Requirements:
Diploma or GED, admissions test minimum score or higher, interview with admissions and program director.
General Location Training Sites:
All of East Bay California
Special Requirements:
Drug test, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B vaccinations needed, liability insurance coverage.
Academic Degree:
Diploma and A.S.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
30
Compounding Pharmacy:
2
Hospital:
10
Managed care:
4