Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
In this 147-hour course (48 hours of classroom/lab of clinical externship) students will become acquainted with the proper handling of medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and be taught how to adequately perform the primary job duties of a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians are sought-after professionals in pharmacies located in hospitals, commercial pharmacies, and other independent pharmacies. Students will learn how to prepare labels, establish and maintain patient profiles and prepare insurance forms. They will learn proper phone etiquette and customer service skills. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared and eligible to sit for the American Allied Health National Exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
12
Hours
68
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Med Math calculation test, competent with giving IM injections.
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Court Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Local WIB
5030 - West Central
Name of Credential
CPhT
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Gateway Allied Health is approved for workforce grants in West Central, Southeast, and Central Arkansas. We are not Title IV funded and do not currently accept FAFSA. We are an approved vendor with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and participate in the Arkansas Department of Education’s Education Freedom Act program. For students who do not qualify for workforce grants, we offer flexible payment plan options.
Refund Policy
Gateway aligns with ADHE refund policy. See file as it applied to all programs.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Allied Health
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$150.00 Text books
Testing/Exam Fees
$105.00 National Certification Exam through American Allied Health
Graduation Fees
$35.00 This fee is for the copying and laminating the Course Completion Certificate and also the National Certification Certificate. Cap & Gown fees.
In-State Tuition
$650.00
Other Fees
$185.00 CPR Certification-$60 Uniform-$75 Shoes-$50
Registration Fee
$50.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$195.00 watch with a second hand, pulse oximeter, gauze, stethoscope, Band-Aids, needles, Coban, sample vials, syringes, tape.
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,370.00
