Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Southwest Georgia Technical College
15689 US Highway 19 North
Thomasville, GA 31792
Code:
GA-02
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Amy Ryan, Pharm.D.
Phone: 229-225-5093
Fax: 229-225-5289
aryan@southwestgatech.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
480/60
Laboratory course work:
200
Experiential training:
420/14
Lecture class size:
20
Laboratory class size:
20
Spaces per entering class:
20
Prerequisite course work:
1
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
fall quarter
Interview required :
yes
Class Scheduling:
full-time, part-time
Flexible scheduling allowed:
yes
Tuition costs:
in state $1,380
out of state $2,760
Book/Supply costs:
$1,052
Application deadline(s) :
September 1
Liability insurance:
$62
Uniform costs:
$92
Special Program Features:
Program utilizes Georgia's five quarter pharmacy technology curriculum. This curriculum includes general studies such as microcomputers, English, chemistry and psychology along with professional development courses in pharmacy technology. Georgia residents are eligible for the "Re HOPE" scholarship program.
Acceptance Requirements:
Sixteen years of age, high school diploma or GED, ASSET Admissions Test (adequate score).
General Location Training Sites:
South Georgia, North Florida.
Special Requirements:
All students must have on record a physical examination, toxicology report, TB skin test, immunizations, CPR certification, and GBI criminal background check.
Academic Degree:
Diploma
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
6
Home health care:
2
Hospital:
4