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General Contact
- School Code: 372600
- Phone: (276) 523-2400
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,318Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Pharmacy Technician Training
The pharmacy technician program at National College – Salem 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 Virginia colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.
National College – Salem
Also known as National College
3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA
Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. National College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 8 |
| Associate's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 National College, 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
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates National College – Salem accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, National College – Salem may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work