Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Tech course provides the student with the skills that are important while assisting the pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications. Students will be trained on how to interpret prescription hard copies, pharmacy calculations, processing a prescription, pharmacy laws, compounding, and packaging of medications. We will also provide you with the information on how to become a registered technician. Upon successfully completing 105 clock hours you will receive a certificate of completion from LowCounty Medical Training Center. Upon successful completion of the pharmacy technician program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians Exam through the National Healthcare Association. They will also receive a Certificate of Completion. However, students will not be eligible for state certification and may expect to earn a lower salary. Pharmacy technicians must register with the Board of Pharmacy at the SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. Contact the Board of Pharmacy at (803) 896-4700 or https://llr.sc.gov/bop We will provide you with the application to take the national certification (PTCB and /or NHA) exam.
Admission Requirements
and Responsibilities
Requirements:
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Must be 18 years of age or older and have high school diploma or GED
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BLS/CPR for healthcare Provider’s certification
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Responsibilities:
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Tuition
Total Cost: $1,698.00
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Tuition Breakdown
Pharmacy Technician Tuition $1,200.00
Pharmacy Technician Book $150.00
Uniform w Monogram $78.00
NHA Pharmacy Technician Exam $160.00
SLED Background Check $25.00
BLS/CPR Class $85.00
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A $450 deposit is required at the time of registration. The remaining balance can be paid in full or through a convenient weekly payment plan of $83.20.
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*Please note that tuition costs are subject to change based on updates to certification fees and course materials. Tuition and associated fees must be paid in full by the week before the last week of class.
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LowCounty Medical Training Center does not have a late fee charge. If payments are not paid upon class completion, student will not be able to receive a certificate of completion, nor will the training center approve the student for certification test.
Transfer Credit
A student who has credit for previous education such as certificate of completion from another institution and/or training, must meet with Director to determine if such credit will be applied to LowCounty Medical Training Center, LLC, prior to acceptance into program. LowCounty Medical Training Center makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution.
Job Placement Assistance
LowCounty Medical Training Center does not provide job placement assistance. When the student completed a program, a completion of the certificate will be issued. This does not guarantee employment. A criminal record may prevent the student from obtaining employment.