Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Western Career College - San Leandro
15555 E. 14th Street, Suite 500
San Leandro, CA 94578
http://www.westerncollege.com/
Code:
CA-13
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Marlene Lamnin, R.Ph.
Phone: (510) 276-3888 x123
Fax: (510) 276-3653
mlamnin@westerncollege.com
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
390
Laboratory course work:
320
Lecture class size:
32 (max)
Laboratory class size:
32 (max)
Spaces per entering class:
5-6
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
4
Pharmacists:
1
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Every 6 Weeks (AM class); Every 8 Weeks (PM class)
Interview required :
Yes
Class Scheduling:
Full time Am or PM classes
Flexible scheduling allowed:
No
Tuition costs:
$22,232
Book/Supply costs:
$1181
Lab/other fees:
$100 registration fee
Application deadline(s) :
On-going, Year Round
Special Program Features:
Training for retail, hospital, home health care settings. Preparation for National exam included in curriculum. IV admixture techniques, dosage calculation, microbiology,and computer skills also emphasized. Lifetime job placement provided. School does externship placement and monitoring. Financial aid available. Assistance for licensure application also provided.
Acceptance Requirements:
GED or HS diploma required. CPAT testing - minimum score of 129. Interview with admissions and Program Director.
General Location Training Sites:
San Francisco and East Bay area.
Special Requirements:
Some also require MMR immunization. Some do background checks and drug tests.
Academic Degree:
Associate of Science.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
46
Home health care:
1
Hospital:
20
Managed care:
0