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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

24:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,769

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Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Fortis College – Smyrna 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 Florida colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

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Fortis College – Smyrna

2525 Drew St, Clearwater, FL

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black11
Hispanic2
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician program at Fortis College – Smyrna, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

Salary & Wages

  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
    • Total Employment: 4
    • Average Hourly Rate: $14.22
    • Average Annual Salary: $29570

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Fortis College – Smyrna accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Fortis College – Smyrna may provide student services including:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work