Pharmacy Technician

Associate (A.A.S.) Degree Program in Pharmacy Technician

The degree program in Pharmacy Technician will help students develop the necessary skills and background so they can assist pharmacists in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients. Students will gain an understanding of medical and pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology, pharmacy record keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics. In addition, a practicum is required so students receive hands-on experience in a variety of pharmacy practice sites.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program:	Pharmacy Technician
Degree:	Associate in Applied Science
CIP Code:	51.0805
Program Approval:	The New York State Education Department
Accreditation:	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

On-Time Program Completion Rate:	100%
Placement Rate:	94% *


* Placement Rate =	Employed + Employed and Continuing Education + Continuing Education Only

	Total Graduates – Unavailable Graduates

OCCUPATION INFORMATION

*SOC CODE(S)**	JOB TITLES	*DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ONET LINK**
29-2052	Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), IV Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Care Associate	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2052.00

* Standard Occupational Code

PROGRAM COSTS

	Semester	Program
Tuition & Fees *	$6,220	$24,880
Books & Supplies	$500	$2,000
Room & Board **	$4,125	$16,500

* Tuition assumes full-time enrollment

** For on-campus students, Room & Board assumes double occupancy

MEDIAN DEBT FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES

Federal:	$15,250
Private:	$0
Institutional:	$0

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