Pharmacy Technician Programs New Orleans, LA

Pharmacy technicians must have the knowledge and technical competencies to take on added responsibilities in the pharmacy. Pharmacy technician schools include classroom lectures and a pharmacy externship, equipping students with the skills to practice in institutional and community pharmacies across the state. They dispense medications, take prescriptions over the phone, process orders, and manage inventory to give pharmacists the freedom to counsel patients and serve as a key member of the multidisciplinary team. As technicians begin to shoulder more responsibility, there is an urgent call for standardization and accreditation. National certification confirms technicians’ capabilities and commitment to achieve their highest calling. ASHP accreditation is another means of standardizing training and assures the public that technicians are able to handle medications safely.

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Delgado Community College

Delgado Community College’s pharmacy technician program includes academic and clinical education in pharmacy practice. It equips students with the skills to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The program is available in two levels – Entry-Level (C.T.C.) and Advanced-Level (C.T.S.). Graduates will be prepared for success on the PTCB’s national exam as required by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. The two-semester, full-time program includes classroom and practical training in the classification of drugs, preparing and dispensing medications, sterile products, and materials management. Course topics in the ASHP accredited program include medical terminology, pharmacy ethics and communication, body systems and diseases, pharmacology, sterile products, pharmacy math, pharmacy math, professional practice, and pharmacy clinical practice. Students must earn a total of 33 credits to graduate from the program. Due to limited enrollment, students will be selected based on educational background, overall qualities, character references, demonstration of basic skills, interpersonal relations, and interest in the profession.

Admission criteria:

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must complete the prerequisite courses with a GPA or 2.0 or above
  • Complete a drug screen within 2-weeks of program orientation
  • Complete a physical exam including a negative TB test, Hepatitis B, and MMR
  • Complete a physical exam and other health requirements

Tuition costs $2,039.52 for Louisiana residents completing 12 credits. Students must also budget for books, fees, uniforms, and supplies.

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  • Website: https://www.dcc.edu/
  • Address: 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
  • Phone: (504) 671-5000

Unitech Training Academy

The pharmacy technician program at Unitech provides students with the skills to assume an entry-level position within a retail or hospital pharmacy. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality. Students learn medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmacy terminology, health insurance billing, pharmacy calculations, the community and institutional pharmacy, anatomy and physiology, introduction to pharmacy, CPR, and pharmacy externship. Prerequisite courses are not included in the 63.07-quarter credit requirements for graduation. Some of the coursework will be delivered online. Graduates will be prepared to take the PTCB to become a certified pharmacy technician.

Admission criteria:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Attend an interview with an Admissions Representative
  • Take and pass the Wonderlic entrance exam
  • Attend a program orientation
  • Must have a working computer and access to reliable interview

The program cost of $15,695 includes tuition, registration, and lab equipment.

Delta College – Covington Campus

Students enrolled in the pharmacy technician program at Delta College learn how to collect customer information, count and measure tablets and medications, package and label prescriptions, accept payments, and perform routine pharmacy tasks. They also learn how to compound or mix medications, prepare ointments, process insurance claims, and use pharmacy software. The externship comprises of 210 hours (approximately 6 35-hour work weeks) in a pharmacy setting. Graduates can apply for the PTCB certification exam. Students meet four days a week for 9 months. Delta offers affordable tuition, experienced instructors, job placement assistance, and financial aid.

Admission criteria:

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • Attend an interview with an Admissions Representative
  • Take and pass the entrance exam
  • Attend a program information session
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

The tuition is $14,200, including textbooks, workbooks, lab supplies, two sets of uniforms, and software. The application fee is $100.

 

 

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