Start a professional career as a Pharmacy Technician. In this high-growth field, projected to grow faster than the average for all jobs, you will help ensure that medications are prepared accurately.
Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and develop the skills you need to work under a registered pharmacist in a wide variety of settings.
COURSES
REQUIREMENTS
- Able to work legally in the U.S.
- No prior drug conviction
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Passing of an online screening test
CAREER PROFILE
Pharmacy Technicians can work in retail settings, hospitals and private companies.
Employment of Pharmacy Technicians is projected to grow 9% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Besides formal Pharmacy Technician training, prospective employers are looking for knowledge in HIPAA, customer service and supervisory skills. (Labor Insight™ /Burning Glass Technologies)
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Contact Us
Career and Professional Programs
Phone
(718) 482-5481
Email
aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-222
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM – 6:15 PM & Sat 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
