Pharmacy Technician
Supervised by a licensed pharmacist.
Introduction:
Pharmacy technician’s duties include measuring, weighing and mixing medical drugs; preparing and labeling medicines. Regulation in issuing medicine to customers, maintaining inventory, and keeping patient medication profilers of specific records or computerized systems are essential elements of training.
Career Opportunities:
- Pharmacy Technician
Employment Outlook:
Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026.
Salary:
The average wage for this career is $14.99 per hour or $31,180 annually.
Completion Requirements:
The entire program is 1050 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program. Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
| OCP B | Pharmacy Technician 1 Pharmacy Technician 2 Pharmacy Technician 3 | 360 Hours 300 Hours 300 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1050 | ||
Location & Course’s Schedule:
Pharmacy Technician is available at the following school (s):
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| D.A. Dorsey Technical College | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. | |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College | Monday - Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Hialeah Adult Education Center | Monday - Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| South Dade Technical College | Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
| LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| D.A. Dorsey Technical College (305) 693-2490 | Jackie Benjamin Don Hylor Jr. | Ext. 2171 Ext. 2172 |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (305) 557-1100 | Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero | Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216 |
| Hialeah Adult Education Center (305) 822-1500 | Maria Lopez John Miranda Gillian Carrasco | Ext. 2210 Ext. 2238 Ext. 2917 |
| South Dade Technical College (305) 248-5723 | Oscar de Leon | Ext. 2111 |
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Pharmacy Technicians, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm.
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