Pharmacy Technician
All-State Career – Baltimore Allied Health offers an excellent Pharmacy Technician school. If you are interested in a healthcare career in Maryland, pharmacy technicians are needed in a variety of settings and have a variety of responsibilities.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technician employment will likely grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. As the population grows and ages, so will the demand for prescription medication. Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients. Pharmacy technicians get to help others while feeling great about their careers.
The Pharmacy Technician program at All-State Career provides the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a pharmacy technician after graduation. Real-world experience is an important part of education, so the program requires that you complete a 160-hour externship.
As a graduate, you will be eligible to sit for a certification exam like that offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Gaining this certification can increase your marketability for work in settings like:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Retail pharmacies
- Wholesale pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical companies
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a pharmacy technician, contact All-State Career – Baltimore Allied Health today. A representative will get in touch with you to give you more information and answer any of your questions.
