New York Pharmacy Technician Schools
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List of New York Pharmacy Tech Schools
Unfortunately, no campus based locations are currently available in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, or Westchester, NY. Fortunately you can still receive pharmacy tech training by attending an online program listed below.
Online Pharmacy Technician Training
Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Pharmacy Practice
The AA degree in Health Administration with a concentration in Pharmacy Practice provides a context for the study of the basic operations of community and institutional pharmacies, as well as for further study in health care at the bachelor’s degree level.
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Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technician from Rasmussen College
Graduates of this degree program learn theory and practical applications of pharmacy practice.
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Pharmacy Technician Certificate from US Career Institute
An online Pharmacy Technician certification from U.S. Career Institute will help you start your career as a pharmacy tech.
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Pharmacy Technician from Penn Foster Career School
This online certificate program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by email, phone, and mail.
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Pharmacy Assistant by Stratford Career Institute
Stratford’s Pharmacy Assistant course prepares you to work as a professional in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Professional Pharmacy Technology Program from Ashworth College
This program teaches aspiring pharmacy technicians about the indications, side effects, dosage calculations and administration methods of the major classes of drugs.
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About Pharmacy Technician Careers in NY
A pharmacy technician education program teaches students to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician, including: calculations, measurement, book keeping, pharmacy law, medical, and pharmaceutical terminology. Some of these degree, certificate, or associate training classes provide career internships for on-the-job experience. Students with a firm grasp of mathematics, spelling, chemistry, and health education are usually accepted to these 2-year programs.
The pharmacy technician career is an excellent choice for those seeking employment in the health industry. While working under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician learns about customer interaction, patient service, data entry, insurance billing, and keeping track of expired medicines. With a pharmacy technician certification, he or he can earn more over time and eventually become a licensed pharmacist. The average salary for a pharmacy technician is around $26,000 annually.