Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Medical Institute of Palm Beach 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 District Of Columbia colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

Medical Institute of Palm Beach

620 Michigan Ave NE - McGivney Hall, Washington, DC

The Medical Institute of Palm Beach (MIPB) in Florida was founded by Doug McVay in 2004 on a site at Lake Worth. In 2011, it was relocated to Greenacres to accommodate its growing student influx. The school is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education Florida Department of Education and accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

MIPB’s mission is to fulfill the educational and professional needs of motivated individuals by offering courses in fields with high career potential. The school’s purpose is to provide quality education that leads to meaningful careers in the medical and allied health industries.

MIPB offers four course options:

• Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Massage Therapy
• Home Health Aide

Each course is designed to provide quality instruction in a high-tech environment that includes internet access, central heating and air conditioning and software packages for research and instruction. Facilities on campus include a student’s lounge, computer lab, medical lab and a library. Students with disabilities are given accommodation, assistance and handicap access to facilities such as classrooms, bathrooms and the student’s lounge.

As of 2012, there were 272 enrolled students, of whom everyone received financial aid in the form of loans. In addition, 90% of the students received grants and/or scholarships. Average aid received per student from all sources was between $4,000 and $6,600.

The school also operates a Placement Department that actively sources job opportunities for its graduating students.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medical Institute of Palm Beach offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $32340

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