Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Rasmussen College – St Cloud 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 Minnesota colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

Rasmussen College – St Cloud (St. Kate's)

2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN

At Rasmussen College, for more than 110 years, we have offered a unique approach to college education: we help you develop  the practical, relevant, and advanced skills that you need to confidently start or advance a successful career.

Through SUPPORT+, our comprehensive network of student support services, you receive the customized level of support you need to earn your degree and start your career with confidence.

Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learn more about programs and read disclosures here:

http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-investment-disclosure/

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Kate's has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $34190

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