Presenters: Alice Wertz Boston Reed College Rosie Armstrong, Gavilan College Community Education. Discover Healthcare! Start Here, Go Anywhere!

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1 Presenters: Alice Wertz Boston Reed College Rosie Armstrong, Gavilan College Community Education Discover Healthcare! Start Here, Go Anywhere!

2 What We ll Cover in this Presentation About Boston Reed Courses offered in partnership with Gavilan College Community Ed A Bit About Healthcare Career Pathways Course Specifics What to know before, during and after Program Summaries Pharmacy Technician & Veterinary Assistant Typical workplaces Registrations/Certifications Costs Outside of Tuition Payment Options

3 Discover a Career in Healthcare! Pharmacy Technician $2795 8/18/12 Sat 9am- 4:30pm Veterinary Assistant $ /20/12 Sat 9am 4:30pm Classes do not meet major holiday weekends. Course fees include: Textbooks, class materials, externship (for PT), certificate of completion.

4 Boston Reed College Founded in 1991 Graduated 80,000 + (sum total of all programs) Enrollment- An average of 4000 students actively enrolled in our programs every year. Locations- Boston Reed is currently teaching in 112 cities throughout California and in 16 other states. Faculty- Boston Reed has 1200 faculty members. Pass rate 83% of students who begin a program successfully complete the program.

5 Why is there an increased demand for Health and Wellness Professionals? Any guesses? Older population need for specialized and skilled healthcare workforce. Baby boomers increasing need for medical assistance, more services and medications. Increase in Retail Healthcare outlets (for animals too!) 24 hour Outlets Pets are Family!

6 Wanted! Health Care Professionals By 2030, nearly 1 in 5 US residents is expected to be 65 or older.

7 Medical Assistants Pharmacy Technicians 35.4% increase 32% increase Registered Nurses 23.5% increase

8 Pharmacy Technician Does most of the work in preparing and selling prescriptions (Pharmacists focus on patient care) (Pharmacists check every prescription that technicians prepare before it is given to a patient) Techs retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and mix medication Prepare labels and select prescription containers 66% in retail environment In the world of pharmacy, it s increasingly the technicians who are minding the store. Occupational Outlook Quarterly 2009

9 Where Do Pharmacy Technicians Work? Other than retail pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians also work in these types of employment venues: Long term care facilities that have pharmacies in house Outpatient clinic pharmacies (such as hospital pharmacies that serve their clients which are different from inpatient or retail) Home health care facilities including infusion and hospice Closed door pharmacies, which are those that prepare, mix or package special types of compounded drugs or those that are mail order processing only Research labs and biotech companies Managed health care organizations (HMO s) Coroner s divisions, supporting medical examiners Instructors or program coordinators at colleges/schools

10 Other Non-Traditional Settings Veterinary pharmacy Veterinary pharmacies, sometimes called animal pharmacies, may fall in the category of hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy or mail-order pharmacy. Nuclear pharmacy Nuclear pharmacy focuses on preparing radioactive materials for diagnostic tests and for treating certain diseases. Military pharmacy Military pharmacy is an entirely different working environment due to the fact that technicians perform most duties that in a civilian sector would be illegal. State laws of Technician patient counseling and medication checking by a pharmacist do not apply. Pharmacy informatics Pharmacy informatics is the combination of pharmacy practice science and applied information science. Pharmacy informaticists work in many practice areas of pharmacy, however, they may also work in information technology departments or for healthcare information technology vendor companies

11 Where Do VA s Work? Veterinary Practices Veterinary Hospitals Breeders Biotech/Research clinics Animal Husbandry Agricultural Medicine Independent Pet Care Business (walkers/sitters) Zoos, shelters, rescue sites

12 Pharmacy Technician Program Summary Course designed to prepare students for eligibility to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of California. 21 weeks plus Externship 182 hours of classroom instruction (42 hours online) 120 hours pharmacy externship Boston Reed College provides Externship Placement Guidance with State Registration Process Student Records Management

13 Veterinary Assistant Course Content Methods of Evaluation (80% completion required) o o o Classroom instruction Online Handouts/Homework In class Quizzes/Final Exam

14 Course Pre-Requisites 10 th grade level for English and Math 18 years of age by externship placement High school diploma or equivalent (GED) The program at the college may offer classes in basic Math and English as well as GED preparation. Ask for a brochure about courses to enhance your education and training computer skills customer service resume writing.etc.

15 Once Enrolled Registered students receive a welcome with url/login password to BRC.online- Boston Reed s online learning portal Access to HOBET Practice Test- Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test BRC ONLINE: Course materials and online curriculum Assignments and quizzes Communicate with peers/instructor Access grades Resource links Textbook shipped to home address, no PO boxes please!

16 HOBET Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test Assessment of skills, compass of preparation, resource referral based on results.

17 Course Content Methods of Evaluation (80% completion required) Online Lessons Quizzes Workbook Assignments Competency Check-off Midterm Exam Final Exam Externship Equipment and supplies provided

18 During Course Access to the Internet, an account and access to a printer are required. Lessons and quizzes online Regular access to Internet Required weekly handouts for the course are available online and must be printed out and brought to each class session. Print out the first week s materials and Student Handbook prior to the first class session.

19 After Completing Course Before Externship Prior to externship, proof of completion provided to Boston Reed College of: CPR For the Healthcare Provider Computer Proficiency Current Physical Examination, Tuberculosis screening (TB test) Resume work on this throughout the course!

20 PT Externships Externship placement coordinated by Boston Reed College staff. Boston Reed has contracts with national retail pharmacies & outpatient clinics and physicians offices. Hours range from hours/week. Make sure you have time to complete your externship. Be available to fulfill your required hours. You can t start State registration (for pharmacy technician) process until you re done with your externship. Students are not paid during externship.

21 VA Volunteer/Externship Externship=Volunteer 24 hours Highlight experience that is valuable to employers: customer service, handling transactions, upselling products, services, etc. Scrubs are appropriate uniform Closed toe shoes Use the opportunity to seek employment Seek out sites to volunteer at where you want to work.

22 Externships and Volunteer Experience Externship Partners- Boston Reed has built partnerships with 7100 healthcare providers and pharmacies so students can complete the externship portion of the program. Externship Outcomes- 98% of students complete the externship portion of the program successfully. Of those completing, 50 % received an outstanding rating and 44% received an above average rating. Job Placement While we do not offer a formal job placement program, 85% of those graduates selfreporting are using the skills they learned in a job or another educational setting.

23 After Completing the Externship/Volunteer Experience Students turn in Externship Booklet to Boston Reed and receive Certificate of Completion. Pharmacy Technician Graduates: Start state registration process including fingerprint and background check, await approval from state of registration. Get a job!

24 State Registration Process for Pharmacy Technician After Your Pharmacy Technician Externship: Graduates are required to submit to the California Board of Pharmacy to document your qualifications for licensing. Complete the application online: Applicants will have to answer questions regarding current/past illegal use of controlled substances, significant/limiting medical conditions and any misdemeanor/felony violations of the law. The Board of Pharmacy will require you to submit: Live Scan fingerprints & DOJ (FBI and State) Background Check A recent photograph A check or money order for your registration fee Any missing details on background issues at a minimum delay the process of registration. The Board of Pharmacy, in its duty to protect the public health and safety, can deny a license to any person deemed to be unfit to practice as a pharmacy technician.

25 National Certification National Certification of Pharmacy Technicians A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) has successfully passed the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. This exam tests the knowledge and skills required of a Pharmacy Technician. Certification is voluntary in most states, including California. In other states, the PTCB exam is required. PTCB - A person is not eligible to sit for the PTCE, or to recertify for the CPhT credential, if convicted of a felony that occurred within the last five (5) years, and/or if the conviction was drug or pharmacyrelated. Whether the exam is required or not, most states, including California, require that Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the State and then can pursue employment. A practice test and test-prep textbook will be included with your course curriculum.

26 Career Ladders in Pharmacy Once registered, skilled and passionate about the trade. Consider advanced or accelerated programs of study, Students who hold a BS degree to have advanced entry into the program if they are a practicing Pharmacy Technician. UOP, Touro, USC and Western all have advanced entry The UC schools do not!

27 California Schools of Pharmacy Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science - University of California, San Diego University of California, San Francisco - School of Pharmacy Loma Linda University - School of Pharmacy University of the Pacific - Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy & Health Science University of Southern California - School of Pharmacy Touro University California - College of Pharmacy Western University of Health Sciences - College of Pharmacy

28 Vet Career Ladder VA- Veterinary Assistant VT- Veterinary Technician requires an AS degree DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine advanced degree in vet medicine In California the only public ed DVM program is at UC Davis

29 Other Costs to Prepare/Budget for Courses with Externships During the Course Printouts from About cents/pg $10 At the discretion of the instructor and externship preceptor students may be required to obtain: Scrubs and/or a lab coat: $20 $60 Closed toe, comfortable work shoes: $20 $60 Resume $0 time Don t forget to think about other costs.. Childcare Transportation Parking Use your network, family/friends Consider carpooling with classmates If fees apply

30 Other Costs to Prepare/Budget for (con t) All Students Need to Have Prior to Externship Proof of CPR for healthcare provider: $40 $80 Physician s/physical exam & TB screening $0 $100 Students can use their existing medical coverage to obtain these. Any physical and/or TB screening completed in the last year will qualify. Prior to being placed in some externship settings students may be asked to undergo Drug testing: $45 Background check: $41

31 Costs Not Included Incurred After PT Training For Pharmacy Technician Graduates Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy application fee: $50 a 2 x 2 photo: $0 - $15 Live Scan: $40 - $80 Optional PTCB Exam $129.00

32 Sallie Mae Loan Choose Direct to School Smart Option Student Loan Indicate Boston Reed College; CA as college is the contact at Boston Reed College Indicate disbursement date as 1 st day of class End date will be 1 yr from end of course end date In Order to Assure Timely Processing on Sallie Mae s Part: Addresses must match on application and on photo identification Photo identification must be clear/readable if asked to provide to SLM Signature on contract must match ID exactly

33 Tuition Options- available for PT Everyone Qualifies! 10% flat interest rate $55 loan servicing fee Payments over 10 months Down payment of $825 ~$225 for 10 months Apply online at Boston Reed generates contract, students signs contract, returns to Boston Reed

34 Other Financing Options Inquire at your bank or credit union or large financial institutions, (Wells Fargo, BofA, etc.) Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement for continuing ed (usually for healthcare or retail employers) Check with your local One-Stop Career Center you must go in to see if you are eligible!

35 Online resources for finding out more about community colleges or universities and offer programs in various health careers: For more information about careers in health: Great Site! CA specific!

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