Allied College Pharmacy Technician Degree Program

Pharmacy Technician Program Details

The Pharmacy Technician program at Allied College - South prepares you for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in less time than you think.

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do?

As a licensed pharmacist's assistant, you will help prepare prescribed medication for patients. Our training prepares you to retrieve, count, pour, weigh and measure the prescription medication.

Prescriptions, which are checked by a pharmacist before being given to a patient, must then be priced and filed. You may also maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance forms, and stock and take inventory of medications.

What does our Pharmacy Technician program offer you?

Study of the anatomy and physiology of the body and of drugs/antibiotics used to treat common diseases
Familiarity with prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies and dietary supplements
Training with regard to the functions of hospital pharmacies; how to interpret physician's orders, maintain records, complete orders, fill unit dose carts, stock floor inventory, and more
Training with regard to the functions of retail pharmacies; how to process drug orders, maintain inventory, calculate dosing, price and stock medication, and more
An introduction to federal and state pharmacy laws
An externship at a clinical site

What career choices are available to graduates?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Pharmacy Technician in places like:

Retail Pharmacies
Hospitals
Clinics

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About Anthem College

Anthem Education Group is dedicated to teaching students what they need to know, based on real world-training and qualifications that top employers look for. We know that you'll need career focused training that has value as well as top-notch student services to support you every step of the way.