Pharmacy technicians help licensed Pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties involving medical insurance and assist with ordering and maintaining inventory. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in a wide variety of pharmacies, including retail, hospital, mail0order, nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities. Current information on opportunities for pharmacy technicians can be found at the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Web site (www.bls.gov/oco). In addition to employment, courses in the program have been developed to prepare individuals to successfully complete the national certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Program Status: Open Enrollment

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