Now offering Online classes for pharmacy technician

Weekdays, Evenings and Weekend classes available.

The Course Includes

Total Program Hours: 250

Externship Hours: 120

Class Hours: 130

The Pharmacy Technician program is for 130 hrs. After the classroom hours are completed, the students are required to complete the externship for 120 hours (description listed below).

Theory

History of Medicine and Pharmacy, Law and Ethics of pharmacy, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, classification of drugs / pharmacology, basic sciences for pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, psychopharmacology and Complementary Alternative Medicine.

Skills

Calculations for pharmacy technician,dosage forms/Route–Administration,prescription processing, OTC Medications/ Skin Care Products, repackaging and compounding, Aseptic technique, pharmacy stock/ billing/ computers.

Internship And Pharmacy Technician Course Description

The internship is 120 hours. On site, students will get experienced in drug distribution, compounding and pre-packaging, billing cash register, dispensing refills, computer entry and attending phone calls. As a pharmacy technician you will assist the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintain client records, and refers clients to the pharmacist. Students will get an overview of pharmacy law and ethics, medical and pharmaceutical terminology. Students will accomplish the techniques required to stock, package and prepare medications; and will understand the federal or state laws to govern a pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Technician Course in Garden City will also provide the necessary information required to pass the National Certification Exam. Pharmacy technicians can choose to become certified in their profession. A certification is a valuable component for a pharmacy technician’s career.

NY Med Training Has The Best Pharmacy Technician Course Garden City Has To Offer!

Pharmacy technicians are always in high demand in Long Island for full-time and part-time work in pharmacies and hospitals in Garden City, New Hyde Park, Mineola, West Hempstead, and other surrounding towns on Long Island. Receiving formal pharmacy technician training in Garden City from NY Med Training is guaranteed to give you a competitive edge in the job market. Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years.

Schedules Mornings Evenings Weekends
9:00am -2:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mon - Fri Mon - Fri Sat & Sun
5 weeks 6 Weeks 8 Weeks
Course Fee: Books Fee: Registration Fee: Total:
$999.00 $170.00 $50.00 $1219.00

Prerequisites

  • Entrance Requirements for The New York Medical Career Training Center is a High School Diploma and General Education Diploma (GED).
  • If a student does not have an H.S. Diploma or GED, they must take the ABLE (Assessment of Basic Learning Abilities) test and score a passing grade.

Frequently Ask Questions

Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacists by preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and assisting with customer service. They handle prescription preparation, process medication orders, and perform various administrative tasks related to patient care.

Yes, we offer online classes for our Pharmacy Technician program, allowing you to complete your training remotely.

The completion time for our Pharmacy Technician program depends on your chosen schedule:

  • Morning Classes: 5 weeks
  • Evening Classes: 6 weeks
  • Weekend Classes: 8 weeks

Select the schedule that best matches your availability and dedication level.

Pharmacy Technician salaries vary by location, experience, and employer type. On average, they earn a competitive salary, with potential for career advancement and increased earnings.

Pharmacy Technicians can find employment in various environments, including:

  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Long-Term Care Facilities