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Emeryville, California Pharmacy Technology Degree
Real world Pharmacy Technology training in Emeryville, CA
Students can only take in so much in a classroom or laboratory; that's why our Emeryville Pharmacy Tech students have the opportunity to hone their Pharmacy Technician skills during a real world an externship in or around Emeryville, once they have completed their coursework. Practical experience and hands-on training is a vital part of our educational philosophy at Carrington College California.
Our Emeryville Pharmacy Technology degree program students are taught the knowledge expected of an entry-level Pharmacy Technician; and they are given the chance to practice their skills, both on campus and off. So if you’re looking for a Bay Area Pharmacy Tech school that can truly prepare you for real world employment, consider the Pharmacy Technology program at our Emeryville campus:
- The program culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Pharmacy Technology
- Students practice compounding medications and dispensing prescriptions in a simulated pharmacy environment
- Students build their experience in a pharmacy during a clinical externship
- Graduates are prepared for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam*
Our Emeryville Pharmacy Tech program prepares a new generation of Pharmacy Techs
Due to the incessant growth of both the healthcare industry and the pharmaceutical industry that services it, the need for a new generation of qualified Pharmacy Technicians is growing.** The Pharmacy Technology degree program at our Emeryville campus teaches students the skills required of entry-level Pharmacy Technicians in retail and hospital pharmacy settings in today's world.
Emeryville Pharmacy Tech students are taught pharmacy calculations, abbreviations, symbols and relevant terminology used when prescribing, dispensing, and documenting medications. They also learn the chemical and physical characteristics of drugs, distribution methods and systems, and how to prepare sterile dosage forms. Upon successful graduation, our Emeryville graduates should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Receive and prepare patient prescriptions, and maintain accurate patient profiles & histories
- Execute all the responsibilities of entry-level Pharmacy Technicians
- Demonstrate their understanding of the legal and ethical guidelines involved in Pharmacy Technology
- Sit for the CPhT national certification exam* with confidence
Pay attention Emeryville! Pharmacy Technology is growing!
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of Pharmacy Technicians will grow by 31% by 2018; that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.** Consequently, if you are thinking about a future in healthcare, you might want to think about Pharmacy Technology. Pharmacy Techs with previous experience, or those who have completed formal training like our Emeryville Pharmacy Technology associate degree program, or those who are CPhT certified, can enjoy employment opportunities in this growing profession.
Now is the time to talk to a Carrington College California Enrollment Services Representative because Pharmacy Technology classes will be enrolling soon at our Emeryville, California, campus.
*Carrington College California prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
** Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Ed.).
