Pharmacy Technician

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN – #8305/#8306
Pharmacy Tech Syllabus 24-25
Pharmacy Flyer

ABOUT:

One-year program that provides students an in-depth exposure to the pharmaceutical industry
Students will take the National Certification Exam, upon completion they will be qualified to register with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy to work in the state of Virginia
Those in the industry on the Virginia Peninsula have identified Pharmacy Technician as their number one are of employment need
Job growth for pharmacy technicians will be twice the average for all occupations in Virginia

STUDENT STUDY:
Preparing and dispensing prescriptions
Compounding medications
Preparing intravenous medications
Stocking medications
Repackaging medications
Communication and customer service skills
Brand and Generic medications schedules and classifications

PREREQUISITES:

Seniors Only Completion of Algebra I and English 10 with a grade of “B” or above
CAMPUS LOCATION: Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M and P.M
CLASS SIZE: 20 per Session
CREDENTIALS: ExCPT National Certification Exam
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

INSTRUCTOR: Angela Stroble, CPhT, angela.stroble@nhrec.org (757)874-4444 ext. 9-5515

BIO:
30 years of experience in the Pharmacy Technician industry
She has been employed at New Horizons for over 10 years
She has been employed in retail, hospital, and home health settings.

Pass Rate:
NHA ExCPT Pass Rates
2021-22 71%

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Pharmacy Technician

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