Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 221710
- Phone: (318) 636-6300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (480) 644-0267
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (480) 644-0267
FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1Average 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 Pima Medical Institute – Mesa 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.
Pima Medical Institute – Mesa
3523 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pima Medical Institute – Mesa offers a less than two-year award program in pharmacy technician.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 22 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| White | 9 |
| Multiple Races | 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 Pima Medical Institute – Mesa, 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
Salary & Wages
- Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
- Total Employment: 630
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.86
- Average Annual Salary: $30910
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 give an overview of the candidates Pima Medical Institute – Mesa accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Pima Medical Institute – Mesa may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation