Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
Southwest Georgia Technical College
15689 US Highway 19 North
Thomasville, GA 31792
http://www.southwestgatech.edu/
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:
490-690 / 65-89
Laboratory course work:
230
Experiential training:
420 / 14
Lecture class size:
20
Laboratory class size:
20
Spaces per entering class:
20
Prerequisite course work:
1
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Pharmacists:
1
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Fall quarter
Interview required :
No
Class Scheduling:
Day-time,full-time, part-time
Flexible scheduling allowed:
No
Tuition costs:
In state $1,380; out of state $2,760
Book/Supply costs:
$1,500
Application deadline(s) :
September 1
Liability insurance:
$62
Uniform costs:
$92
Special Program Features:
Program offers students the opportunity to pursue either the Pharmacy Technology Diploma or Pharmacy Technology AAS Degree. This curriculum includes general studies such as microcomputers, math, English, anatomy, chemistry, and psychology along with professional development courses in pharmacy technology. Georgia residents are eligible for the “HOPE” scholarship program.
Acceptance Requirements:
Eighteen years of age, high school diploma or GED, ASSET Admissions Test (adequate score).
General Location Training Sites:
Thomas, Grady, Colquitt, Doughtery, and Decatur Counties.
Special Requirements:
All students must have on record a physical examination, drug screen, TB skin test, immunizations, CPR certification, and criminal background check.
Academic Degree:
Diploma and AAS Degree
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
8
Home health care:
1
Hospital:
6