Program Details

Pharmacy Technician
https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/pharmacy-technician
Northwood Technical College - Local Programs
06/01/2023
The Pharmacy Technician program will prepare you for a rewarding, demanding and ever-evolving career as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of duties and responsibilities including preparation of prescriptions, record-keeping, inventory control, handling monetary transactions, filing third-party claims, preparing IV admixtures and unit dose medications and compounding. Pharmacy Technician graduates will be able to: • Communicate clearly to customers/patients and healthcare providers • Demonstrate professional behaviors and knowledge in the practice of pharmacy • Compound sterile and nonsterile medications • Apply policies and procedures when processing orders and ensuring inventory accuracy • Adhere to state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy • Demonstrate safe and inclusive practice with all customers/patients Show More

Complete Online application form Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate; current high school seniors must provide both a current high school transcript and a final (official) transcript with confer date Review and sign Background Check Disclosure Review and sign Functional Abilities Disclosure Complete admissions meeting with a Northwood Tech counselor Please see the program webpage for admission and program specific requirements:https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/pharmacy-technician/requirements-and-application

This program is offered

No set application deadline. October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term. District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resume assistance - staff are available to assist with resumes, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

Background Check Fees: Wisconsin General - $7.00 Wisconsin Caregiver - $10.00 Minnesota Caregiver - $20.00 National - $52.00
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech. Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.


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