Biotech and Health Sciences
The college's Division of Workforce Development and Community Education offers Biotech and Health Sciences courses for those preparing for a new job, promotion or looking to update their skills.
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Course Offerings
Pharmacy Technician Online
Pharmacy technicians are in great demand both locally and nationally and credentialed technicians have a solid career path. The role of the pharmacy technician is to dispense medications, interact with patients and many may soon be administering COVID 19 tests and vaccines. This is an exciting opportunity to enter a high-demand medical field.
This course provides students the preparation needed for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB.org) exam. There is an increasing demand from pharmacies for those who have passed the certification exam. Coursework focuses on the retail pharmacy industry and emphasizes the importance of customer service. Those who wish to work in hospital or veterinary pharmacies will generally receive additional on-the-job training specific to those environments.
This course is conducted exclusively online to provide you with the flexibility to learn on your own schedule. You will have access to the instructor and you will participate in discussion boards with fellow students. All students also are required to attend two mandatory three-hour synchronous (real time) remote classes per week with the instructor.
Prerequisites: Minimum 10th grade reading and math skill levels; basic computer skills; access to a personal computer with internet access.
Textbooks: Virtual TopHat Software is required. Downloads costing $208 will be available for purchase at the Viking’s Cove Bookstore.
Tuition: $1,750
Additional Cost (optional): The National Pharmacy Technician Exam (PTCE) is not administered by the college, and the fee is not included in the tuition. Students who elect to take the exam should make arrangements with the testing organization, to register for the test and to pay the organization's testing fee (approximately $130).
Delivery of Course:
Instructor-Led (Online/Remote)
15 Weeks, 12.6 CEUs, Non-Credit
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 6/11 - 9/26 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
ZCCP-034 700 | 25 seats left | $1750 |
Course Categories
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Alternative Dental Assisting Program (ADAP)
- Arts & Crafts
- Aviation and Aerial Vehicle (Drone)
- Biotech and Health Sciences
- Building Technology
- Business & Financial Planning
- Center for Creative Retirement
- Certificate Programs
- Clean Energy and Sustainability
- Communication
- Computers
Get in Touch
Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)