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Pharmacy Technician

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. 510805

Description

A. Course Objective: Description: To provide students with didactic and clinical training in preparation for entry-level employment. Students have the opportunity to develop professional skills in customer service, prescription preparation, patient profiling, and drug inventory maintenance.
Competencies to be achieved: PHA 120 Inventory Maintenance: Inventory Control, Handling, Inventory Recordkeeping. Pharmacology: Indications/Contraindications, Dose/Strength and Action Variables, Muscular, Skeletal, Nervous Systems, Gastrointestinal System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular and Hematologic Systems, Procedures Monitoring, Urinary/Renal System, Endocrine System, Lymphatic System, Reproductive System, Integumentary System, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat. PHA 108 Pharmacy Technician Duties. PHA 140 Principles of Customer Service. PHA 225 Pharmacy Laboratory Skills. PHA 160 Pharmacy Computer Applications.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$14,408.60 (ground) / $14,884.60 (hybrid)


C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual (2020 AHA Guidelines),2020,aed,print,20-1102
Career Prep,5E,j&b,print,9781284297393
College Success,3.0.1,fw,print,9798887940977
Heartsaver© First Aid Student Workbook (2020 AHA Guidelines),2020,aed,wkbk,20-1128
Pharmacy Labs,4E,kh,class set,9780763893040
Prepare for Launch Pharmacy Simulation Guide,,prx,class set,Simulation Guide
Adult Drug Information Handbook  ,33E,lexi,wkbk,9781591953975
"Pharmacology (Bundled with 4 Textbooks, Workbook, Exam Review & Access Codes) Cirrus 2.0",Custom,kh,bundle,9798765735435
Dynabook Satellite C40-K,,micro,laptop,Laptop (Dynabook)
D. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Julie Pate
Email: jpate@pmi.edu
Phone number: 520-326-1600 ext 31122
E. Direct Website link to the program:
https://pmi.edu/on-campus-programs/certificate/pharmacy-technician/
F. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Proof of legal residency and DOB.
Any court records relating to criminal charges or convictions, even if charge/conviction was later dismissed, expunged or set aside.
• Other requirements needed: Proof of high school or its equivalent. Arizona fingerprint clearance card. Proof of passing the PTCB or ExCPT exam for licensure requirements.
G. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
REFUND POLICY: https://pmi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Pima_Medical-2024_2025-Catalog_volX-WEB.pdf p177
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: YES Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and National Pharmacy Technician Association.
• Stackable: NO Portable: YES. Can work in a variety of settings and eligible to apply for licensure/certification in other states. Accredited Curriculum: YES Accrediting Agency and link to website: ABHES https://www.abhes.org
J. Credential Attainment Rate: NA%

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

36

Hours

34

Entrance Requirements

Course(s)

School

Pima Medical Institute - Tucson

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Tucson Campus

Local WIB

6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

Pharmacy Technician

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Financial Aid

Refund Policy

Prorated on time enrolled less $100 cancel fee

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,387.00 1387 for hybrid 911 for ground

In-State Tuition

$12,917.60

Other Fees

$265.00 Technology fee

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$12,917.60

Registration Fee

$150.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$165.00 Uniforms

Total In-State Program Cost

$14,884.60

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$14,884.60

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2052.00Pharmacy Technicians
$17.77 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

2121 N Craycroft Rd Bldg 1, Tucson, Arizona 85712

Phone Number

(520) 326-1600

Last Updated

Mar 06, 2025

Created

Feb 16, 2012

Renewal

Nov 21, 2025

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