Orientation for CCRI’s Comprehensive Pharmacy Tech Program

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Thursday, December 09, 2010

GoLocalProv Health Team

Rhode Islanders interested in pursuing a position as a pharmacy tech are welcome to attend an orientation session at the Community College of Rhode Island Monday, Dec. 20 at 5pm in Room 4212 (inside 4200) at CCRI’s Knight Campus in Warwick. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists, including filling, packaging and distributing medications as well as maintaining patient records and inventory.They work in retail pharmacies, hospitals and home health care pharmacies. CCRI’s Center for Workforce and Community Education will offer the 155-hour introductory program, which prepares participants to take the national certification exam. The program is accredited and approved by the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Tech Job Outlook Optimistic

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to be good for full-time and part-time work, especially for those with certification or previous work experience. The technicians start earning about $10-$15 an hour but certified technicians can earn 20-30% more. Health care workers looking to enhance their knowledge of prescription drugs also can benefit from the program, which includes training in pharmacy math, generics, pharmacy law, insurance and interpreting prescriptions.

Comprehensive Pharmacy Technician classes will be held from 5-9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 1 to May 26 at CCRI’s Knight Campus. Contact Sue Caressimo at 825-2399 for more information about the program, to RSVP for an orientation session or to enroll.