Students receive instruction from experts in each Pharmacy Technician course at Vatterott College - Kansas City. The Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program introduces students to fundamental medical language and office basics, as well as medical ethics and billing. Classes progress toward more advanced concepts such as medical dosages, pharmaceutical calculations, a comprehensive pharmacy technician externship, and more.
The objective of this program is to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists with technical tasks. Independent pharmacies, chain pharmacies, hospitals, long-term health care organizations, pharmaceutical divisions and manufacturers employ pharmacy technicians.
campus links
8955 E 38th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64129
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 816-861-1000
Facilities
The Pharmacy Technician courses at Vatterott College - Kansas City provides students with computer labs equipped with software and hardware meant to help students learn efficiently. Labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Employment of pharmacy technicians and aides is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people—who use more prescription drugs than younger people—will spur demand for pharmacy workers throughout the projection period. In addition, as scientific advances lead to new drugs, and as more people obtain prescription drug coverage, pharmacy workers will be needed in growing numbers.”
Course List
PA-101 Medical Language
PA-102 Medical Office Basics
PA-103 Ethics and Billing
PA-104 Pharmaceutical Office Management
PA-105 Pharmaceutical Career Planning
PA-106 Advanced Computers