Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Northshore Technical Community College – Sullivan 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 Louisiana colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

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Northshore Technical Community College – Sullivan

Also known as Sullivan Technical College

104 University Circle, Lafayette, LA

About
Northshore Technical Community College, located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, is part of a system of schools that began operation in 1930 currently known as the Louisiana Technical Community College System. Originally known as trade schools, the system evolved into higher education training for specific fields as demand grew for the type of technical education offered by the system. The system provides training opportunities in a number of fields, assisting residents throughout the state of Louisiana in achieving personal and professional success. Northshore Technical Community College operates four campuses, providing coverage to several counties and regions within the state, providing service and assistance related to workforce development to its service area. The school is dedicated to providing the best opportunities for its students, providing a quality education to ensure employment opportunities post-graduation.

Academics
Northshore Technical Community College offers a variety of programs, allowing students to pursue the area of study that best suits his or career interests. Program availability is spread out between the multiple campuses. Most programs take between one and two years to complete and upon completion confer unto the student an associate degree, diploma or career certificate. Career training programs provide education and training in a given field, allowing individuals to develop the skills necessary to perform as a professional in the workplace. Students will participate in practical courses along with traditional classroom courses, allowing for practical development and experience that is beneficial for both seeking work and in the workplace. Upon completion the student's degree or certificate will demonstrate competence through the completion of the program and sufficient study, allowing for the immediate pursuit of employment. Most programs offered reflect community needs, resulting in more job availability for individuals seeking work locally.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assistant
• Culinary Arts
• Practical Nursing

Admissions
Northshore Technical Community College allows any student who meets the minimum standards for admission to enroll through the submission of an application for admission. The ease of admission is due to the school's role as an open enrollment institution. Interested and applying students should provide all relevant academic information, including transcripts and test scores, as well as alternate degrees such as a GED along with their application. It is also recommended that new students participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to determine which program best suits the student's needs.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance are asked to submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used to determine the student's financial needs, aid program eligibility and monetary awards as part of a yearly package. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year. Additionally, students may be asked to provide additional financial documentation to ensure the accuracy of the FAFSA prior to the disbursement of funds as per new federal aid regulations.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sullivan Technical College 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

Salary & Wages

• Lafayette, LA
  • Total Employment: 620
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $30930

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