IDEAL CANDIDATES Pre-Pharmacy students Pharmacy technicians looking to get certified Individuals looking to become certified pharmacy technicians

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2 IDEAL CANDIDATES Pre-Pharmacy students Pharmacy technicians looking to get certified Individuals looking to become certified pharmacy technicians Recent high school graduates Anyone interested in healthcare Stay-at-home parents Healthcare workers looking to strengthen their current skills

3 Assist the pharmacist Enter patient information and data Dispense medication Compound specialty orders Prepare intravenous medication Patient care

4 SUMMER 2014 SCHEDULE APRIL 7, 2014 AUGUST 13, 2014 EXTERNSHIP: JULY 14, 2014 AUGUST 8, 2014 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

5 PREREQUISITES High school diploma or G.E.D Proficiency in English (reading, writing & speaking skills) Adequate knowledge of 9 th /10 th grade Algebra At least 18 years of age, although exceptions have been made on an individual basis Hand-to-eye coordination and finger agility Suitable vision, normal or corrected No prior criminal offenses Certification, state licensing agencies and employers usually perform background checks on pharmacy technician candidates.

6 CLASSROOM PROGRAM HOURS 105 HOURS 75 hours of instruction in: Be introduced to various pharmacy practice settings Cover drug classes Basic anatomy & physiology Drug interactions Daily pharmacy activities 30 hours of instruction in: Pharmacy math concepts Calculations Conversions 9 th /10 th grade math

7 INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS Licensed and practicing pharmacist Certified pharmacy technician A 3 rd or 4 th year pharmacy student

8 CERTIFICATION* Two national certification exams: PTCB exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board $129 renewal every 2 years ExCPT exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association $105 renewal every 2 years Renewal consists of doing Continuing Education Credits or CE s Each certification requires 20 CE s every 2 years *PTCB practice tests included in the program

9 COLORADO BOARD OF PHARMACY Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Information 1560 Broadway, Suite 110, Denver, CO Phone: Fax: Website: co.us/pharmacy

10 JOB OUTLOOK 2012 Median Pay Entry-Level Education Quick Facts: Pharmacy Technicians $29,320 per year $14.43 per hour High school diploma or equivalent The number of job openings is expected to continue to exceed the number of job seekers. Job opportunities will increase by 20% between 2012 and Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for detailed information

11 WHERE CAN YOU WORK? Retail, community, specialty, mail-order, nuclear pharmacies Insurance companies Hospitals Infusion centers Home health care Pharmaceutical companies Legal firms State board inspectors Certification panel appointments Instructing (2 years experience to teach with MK Education!)

12 LEVELS OF A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Pharmacy Technician Level 1: An individual with no pharmacy experience, education, training, certification; works at the cash register or in stock room Pharmacy Technician Level 2 & 3: An individual with education or training in pharmacy technician education, certified; works in dispensing medications, patient processing Pharmacy Technician Manager/Supervisor: An individual with at least 5 years of pharmacy experience; is educated and trained for entry and advanced level processes, certified, proficiency in many skills.

13 STUDENT RELATION SUPPORT Do you need assistance with Resume writing? Career planning? Interviewing skills? Building a portfolio? Course work? Studying?

14 TUITION INFORMATION - $2,395 Includes all books, materials, externship and labs Payment can be made by: Check, Cash, Money Order Credit Card Non-credit courses not eligible for financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grant, MAP Grant, etc.) PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE!

15 HOW TO REGISTER In person: 1450 S. Havana, #232, Aurora, CO Phone: Online:

16 Accent Learning Systems 1450 S. Havana #232 Aurora, CO In partnership with MK Education 5151 Mochel Drive Donwers Gove IL Like mkeducation on