Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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North-West College - West Covina
2121 West Garvey Avenue North
West Covina, CA 91790
Code:
CA-04
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Harold D Francis, Pharm.D.
Phone: (626) 960-5046
davidf@north-westcollege.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
272
Laboratory course work:
256
Experiential training:
240
Lecture class size:
18-20
Laboratory class size:
18-20
Spaces per entering class:
varies
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
continuous enrollment
Interview required :
yes
Class Scheduling:
daytime, evening, full-time
Tuition costs:
$8575
Book/Supply costs:
$327
Application deadline(s) :
continuous enrollment
Uniform costs:
$80
Special Program Features:
North-West college was the first vocational college to be accredited by ASHP. North-West College in West Covina has offered the pharmacy technician program since 1978. The program provides learning experiences of lecture, lab, and computer knowledge. Financial aid, counseling, tutoring, and job placement are services provided to students.
Acceptance Requirements:
High school diploma, GED, or ability to benefit from the program to gain job skills. Successful passage of the Wonderlike Learning inventory.
General Location Training Sites:
Los Angeles County.
Special Requirements:
Varies with site location.
Academic Degree:
Diploma
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
yes
Home health care:
yes
Hospital:
yes
Managed care:
yes