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Students receive instruction from experts in each Pharmacy Technician course at Vatterott College - St. Louis. The Pharmacy Technician Associates of Occupational Studies 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.  The program consists of 90 weeks,117 quarter credit hours of theory and associated pharmacy technician course.

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  • Admissions: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Financial Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Accounting: Mon & Tue 8am to 6pm, Wed & Thu 8am to 8pm
  • LRC: Mon 8am to 6pm, Tue-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Retention:Mon 8am- 6pm, Tue 8am to 8pm, Wed 8am to 8pm, Thu 8am to 6pm, Fri 8am to 5pm
  • Career Services: Mon-Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 6pm
  • Registrar: Mon & Fri 8am to 6pm, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8am-8pm
  • Saturday Hours (9am to 5pm)
    March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
    April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
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8580 Evans Avenue, Berkeley, MO 63134
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Facilities
The Pharmacy Technician courses at Vatterott College - St. Louis provide 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
MOA-101 Medical Language
MOA-102 Medical Office Basics
PA-103 Ethics and Billing
PA-104 Pharmaceutical Office Management
PA-105 Pharmaceutical Career Planning
PA-106 Advanced Computers
PT-201 Medical Ethics, Inventory, and Cost Control
PT-202 Medical Dosages and Pharmaceutical Calculations
PT-203 Pharmacy Technician Externship
GE-101 English Composition I
GE-201 English Composition II
GE-205 College Algebra
Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: TBD
2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70%
2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: TBD
Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: TBD
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Financing
Federal Education Loans: $ TBD
Private Education Loans: $ TBD
Institutional Payment Plans:$ TBD
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Institutional Costs
Tuition: $34,200
Books & Supplies: $2,700
Lab/Tech Fee: $2,350
Reg. Fee: $100
Total Cost: $39,350
Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $255
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399
Room & Board (Independent): $796
Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399
Personal Expenses: $251

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