Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

8360 Old York Rd, Elkins Park, PA

The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a private two year institution founded in 1953 by Walter Garrison.  The original intent of the school was to provide math and science training for student interested in engineering. The school has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of programs and has opened a branch campus in Philadelphia's Center City. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students through an excellent faculty that is prepared to impart their knowledge.

Academics

Programs at PIT are primarily designed to provide career training in one of a number of fields through programs that take between one and two years to complete. Depending on the program, students will earn an associate's or bachelor's degree which demonstrates one's competency in the area of study. This level of expertise and qualifications achieved through programs that provide practical education alongside more traditional classroom offerings, allowing students to refine their skills in a supervised simulated setting.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Business Administration
• Computer Science Technology
• Computer Aided Design Technology
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admission to Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is made easy through the school's open enrollment policy. Any individual who meets the school's minimum standards for admission may contact the school or visit the campus in order to begin the admissions process. Students should provide all pertinent information and be prepared to take placement exam. Financial aid is available through loans, grants and scholarships, and is applied for by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), which must be done prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology offers an associate's degree 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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $30390
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $34010
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $32080

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