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FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

5:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,332

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Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at National American University – Sioux Falls 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 South Dakota colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

National American University – Sioux Falls

5301 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician program at National American University – Sioux Falls, 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

  • Rapid City, SD
    • Total Employment: 180
    • Average Hourly Rate: $16.19
    • Average Annual Salary: $33680

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students National American University – Sioux Falls 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

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, National American University – Sioux Falls may provide student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work