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General Contact
- School Code: 322530
- Phone: (302) 622-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,058Average 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 American University of Health Sciences 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 Delaware colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.
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American University of Health Sciences (AUHS)
600 N Market St, Wilmington, DE
History
The American University of Health Sciences, located in Signal Hill, CA, was founded in 1994 Kim Dang and Gregory Johnson to provide quality education and produce qualified health scientists and health professionals. AUHS received it accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). AUHS is a Christian college and adheres to the values of love and caring for humankind, justice, and respect. Additionally, AUHS is committed to serving underrepresented populations.
Academics
AUHS values intellectual engagement, professional excellence and clinical research and scholarship, service to mankind diversity and Christian values. AUHS provides 4 year programs and a strong academic environment to give students the skills necessary to succeed in patient care, research, and pharmaceuticals.
Programs offered are:
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Biomedical Studies
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Assistant
Pharmacy technician and medical assistant are certificate programs.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Interested students should schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor and complete the application packet with all the required documentation along with the application fee. Individuals will then be asked to a second interview with the dean and admissions director to determine admission. Once this is complete an enrollment agreement will be given and an appointment will be made with a financial aid counselor to determine tuition fee plans and determine financial aid eligibility.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Pharmacy Technician program at American University of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants American University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, American University of Health Sciences may offer student services like:- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employment search assistance