If you are interested in becoming a qualified pharmacy technician in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical industry, Heritage College can help prepare you for that opportunity. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow faster than other occupations through 2014.* When you earn a diploma from our pharmacy technician program, you could have the opportunity to seek entry-level positions in hospitals, pharmacies, and health care facilities, working directly with a licensed pharmacist.
At Heritage College, our pharmacy technician program can provide you the administrative and technical knowledge and skills you need to seek entry-level employment in today's health care industry. Graduates of the program develop skills in such areas as pharmaceutical calculations, compounding, IV admixtures, and general pharmacy operations. Prior to graduation, you will complete an externship so you can apply the knowledge, skills, and work habits you learn in school in a real-world career setting.
Our program is also designed to help eligible graduates prepare for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam.†
Pharmacy Technician Program Features
Our pharmacy technician program has a comprehensive curriculum that can set you on the path for an exciting career by providing:
- Clinical and administrative course instruction
- Hands-on training with industry-related technology
- Assistance in preparation for certification exams
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
Students that obtain a diploma from our pharmacy technician program may seek entry-level employment in various health care settings such as:
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Health care facilities
- Home and health care industries
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.
† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.