Pharmacy Tech Class at OCCC Meets Job Demands

April 11, 2007

Pharmacy Tech Class at OCCC Meets Job Demands

As chain drug stores continue to appear on every corner across the nation, so does the need for pharmacy technicians to fill jobs in the new stores. "Trained pharmacy technicians continue to be on the hot job list," says Doralicia Sandoval, Corporate Learning Consultant for OCCC. "The college stays on top of the job market and tries to meet the demand through education."

With a primary focus to answer this ever growing need, Corporate Learning at Oklahoma City Community College again offers Pharmacy Technician I: Basic Prescriptions & Dispensing taught by Jeff Yanchick, a licensed pharmacist and member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association. The class will be held April 24 through June 14, 2007 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8 pm at the OCCC campus library. This eight-week course presents the initial educational components leading to Pharmacy Technician Certification.

"We want to give the students a well-rounded view of the pharmaceutical industry," Sandoval added. "Curriculum for this course includes instruction in state regulations, insurance restrictions, mathematics relating to job performance, applicable law, computerized pharmacy systems and other related skills. "

Prerequisites for the class include a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Cost for the course is $325.00 which includes all instruction and course materials. For more information or enrollment, call Corporate Learning at 682-7562 or visit our website at www.occc.edu/corporatelearning.

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Oklahoma City Community College