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University of Houston
Pharmacy Technology Program

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the need for Pharmacy Technicians is expected to grow

Program Summary

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will help the pharmacist package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assist with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collect payments and coordinate billing. This course combines 182 hours of classroom instruction with 120-hour externship to provide you with complete learning experience.
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Payment Options

The fee for the Pharmacy Technician Program is only $3199.00 $2395.00 if you register by December 23, 2009*.

The fee includes outstanding instruction, tuition, books, consumable supplies, and a pharmacy externship.

Payment in Full - Online Registration
Installment Plan
A three-payment installment plan is also available for the Pharmacy Technician Program.
When using the three payment installment plan option, add $100.00 to your fee.
Click here for more information and to download the installment plan form.
Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
If you have a Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, you may be able to use it to cover the cost of the tuition. Please call 713-743-1060 for more information. Have your Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan account number available.
SLM Financial Loan
Students with a need for financial assistance may contact SLM Financial for a private loan.
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Community Job Survey:

Starting pay $12 - 20 per hour. Because of the increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger, older population, growth in this occupation will be almost as fast as the average for all others in the state.

Certification

Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and become eligibleto apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in their state. Graduates will be prepared to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.

Schedule

Designed for busy adults, classes are held on Saturdays. Pharmacy externships are coordinated by Boston Reed College.

Pre-requisites

Minimum 18 years of age and high school completion or its equivalent.
Students need computer competency or completion of a basic computer operations course.
Students will be required to have access to the Internet, printing capabilities, and an email address.
A math and English preassessment test will be administered on the first class meeting to ensure student success.
Prior to placement in an externship, students must show proof of completion of CPR for the Healthcare Provider course, a health examination including TB testing, and submission of a résumé.

Goals and Purpose:

This course is designed to prepare the participant for eligibility to become a Pharmacy Technician. In addition, participants will be qualified to apply for certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and will meet the training requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy.

Externships:

Eligible students can be placed in externships as early as the 20th week of the program, and will be placed no later than 180 days from the end of the classroom portion of any course. An eligible student is one who has all prerequisites on file. Full details will be given during the first class session.

Instructional Strategies:

Lecture
Individualized Study
Small Group Discussions
Large Group Discussions
Skills Demonstration
Competency Check-off
Role Play
Small Group Projects
Independent Research
Workbook/Homework
Assignments
Textbook Assignments
Multimedia

Methods of Evaluation:

Quizzes
Workbook Assignments
Competency Check-off
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Pharmacy Externship

Class Session	Days	Time
February 6, 2010 - September 18, 2010	Saturdays	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Early Registration	paid in full by December 23, 2009	$2395*
	installment plan paid by December 23, 2009	$2495*
* Registration must be paid in full by December 23, 2009 to receive the discount.
Registration	after December 23, 2009	$3199
	installment plan after December 23, 2009	$3299