Norwalk Community College Offers Pharmacy Technician Training

NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Community College Extended Studies and Workforce Education Division will offer a 20-session pharmacy technician training program from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting Feb. 17.

Norwalk Community College will offer a pharmacy technician training program.
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Joe Jenkins

02/13/2015 4:00 a.m.

The program will prepare students for entry-level positions in community and hospital pharmacy setting. They also will be trained to take the “Pharmacy Certified Technician” examination. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required to take the exam.

The class will meet from 7-10 p.m.

Tuition is $699; textbooks and materials will be additional.

The Connecticut Pharmacy Association will provide instruction.

Students will be instructed on prescription and over-the counter drugs, compounding, calculations, legal aspects of pharmacy, parental administration of drugs and aseptic techniques.

A strong background in mathematics is recommended.

For additional information, contact the Extended Studies and Workforce Education Division at: (203) 857-7237.

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