Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

General Information

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program does the following:

Pennsylvania recently passed House Bill 803, which requires a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program is taught by knowledgeable pharmacists with experience in hospital, retail and long term care pharmacies.

Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow through 2008 due to the increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger and older population, and greater use of medication. (Obtained from the Occupational Outlook Handbook).

2006 Schedule

WHEN
April 25 - June 27, 2006
6:00pm – 9:00pm

ALTERNATING SCHEDULE
Week 1 – April 25 & 27
Week 2 – May 1 & 2
Week 3 – May 9 & 11
Week 4 – May 15 & 16
Week 5 – May 23 & 25
Week 6 – May 30
Week 7 – June 6 & 8
Week 8 – June 12 & 13
Week 9 – June 20 & 22
Week 10 – June 26 & 27

WHERE
Alvernia University
400 Saint Bernardine St.
Reading, PA 19607

LENGTH
10-week course
2 classes per week
3 hours per class

Program Fees

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program is priced at $675, which includes registration, course fee, and manual.

Upon registration a deposit of $350 is due. The remainder will be due the first night of class. There will be no refunds after the first class.

Payment can be made by check or money order made out to Alvernia University or by Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program at Alvernia University offers:

Registration

By Mail: Print & fill out the registration form and mail it to the address on the form.
By Phone: (Credit Card only) 610-796-5307
By Fax: (Credit Card only) 610-796-8367
In Person: Monday-Thursday 8:30a.m. - 8:30p.m., Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Questions?

Contact:
Julia Price
Business Outreach Coordinator
Division of Graduate & Continuing Studies
610-796-5307
julia.price@alvernia.edu