Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Charter College – Anchorage prepares students for careers assisting pharmacists in pharmacies and healthcare organizations. The program focuses on preparing medications, providing medications and related assistance to patients, and managing pharmacy clinical and business operations. Program courses include: medical and pharmaceutical terminology, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

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Charter College – Anchorage (AVTEC)

PO Box 889, Seward, AK

Charter College, located in Anchorage, Alaska, was founded in 1985. The school was established as an alternative to traditional four year educations, removing non-relevant coursework from programs in order to better prepare students for careers. The school expanded, adding 9 more campuses across three states. Today the school takes pride in its success, and continues to refine and review its offerings to ensure professional success for its graduates. The school's campuses have received accreditation from either the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and School, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, or the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

Academics

Charter College provides over 30 programs of study at its ten locations. These programs result in certificates, diplomas, associates or bachelor degrees. The programs are developed to focus on career development and training, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to work in high demand fields immediately after graduating. The focus of the school is to provide the best education possible, ensuring that students are fully prepared and professional. It is important to note that not all programs are available at all schools, and that a list is available on the school's website identifying which campuses offer which programs.

Programs offered include:

• Business Management Accounting
• Health Care Administration
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in Charter College may request additional information through the school's website to begin the application process. Additionally, the school encourages chatting with a  representative online through the live chat service and taking a tour of a nearby campus in order to view the facilities and meet with students and faculty. Financial aid is available in a variety of forms and offered through state, federal and private contributors. Financial aid assistance is available through the school, and a representative will assist in the application process, which includes completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AVTEC offers a less than two-year award program in pharmacy technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Pharmacy Technicians

Description

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pharmacy technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).