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  Program offered at:
Altoona | Capital Region Program length:
 9 monthsTotal credits:
59 creditsPharmacy Technician Graduates earn a diploma
 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WORKING CONDITIONS* » Work the same hours as pharmacists » Many part-time opportunities » 58% work in drug stores PENNSYLVANIA JOB OUTLOOK*
Pharmacy Technician Program Overview A Pharmacy technician career is the perfect choice for those who love working with people and who want to help them improve their health. Pharmacy Technicians work under a licensed pharmacist. Depending on the pharmacy size and specialty, a Pharmacy Technician may refill prescription requests, maintain patient records, package and label prescribed medications, mix pharmaceutical preparations, and assist retail customers. Pharmacy technicians who work within a hospital setting may prepare and distribute IV medications, stock robotic dispensing machines, and work closely with other healthcare professionals providing care to patients. There are a variety of employment opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians. Many work for large retail chains, and supermarket or drugstore pharmacies. Some technicians are employed by pharmaceutical wholesalers or mail order facilities. There are also job opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and research facilities. With training from YTI Career Institute, you could find yourself ready for a career as a Pharmacy Technician in a few as 9 months. What will I study? Student Success Seminar Hospital Pharmacy What will I learn? Prepare prescriptions for patients Wondering about the details? We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the links below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information. » Altoona Campus Program Details If you have questions about Financial Aid , your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education. » Choose a link for details on our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information: * Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook,Pharmacy Technicians, on the Internet at http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/paooh/phar_techs.pdf (visited September 20, 2011). Request Information “There is not one thing that I didn't hear about or learn about when I was a student that I don't use every day.”  
» Industry-guided Training Why is accreditation important? YTI must meet rigorous standards set by the accrediting board to maintain a high level of education and quality career training. YTI Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code. Did you know? YTI has Advisory Boards comprised of local business professionals that provide valuable input to ensure that our training and program curricula match industry needs.
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