Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technician

All of our course offerings will be conducted "live" online through Zoom. The courses will be held at the same date and times as indicated in the schedule. You will be able to take the courses using any type of device that has internet access: PC, Mac, tablet, even a smartphone.

Pharmacy Technician is an allied health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs.  Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist with the main responsibility of filling prescriptions orders. They also update and maintain patient profiles, perform inventory control, as well as advocate for patients, among other responsibilities.

Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 7% increase in CPhT employment from 2018 to 2028.

Operating since 2013, this 80-hour didactic program and externship offers the ability to integrate theory into real situations within the pharmacy setting.

This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's PTCB exam.

Program Overview:

• Duration: 80 hours of didactic learning plus an externship.
• Mode: Live online classes via Zoom.
• Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Prepares for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

Program and Certification Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter the program. Certification is conducted by PTCB outside of Molloy University and 

• Earning a passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). 
• Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.
• Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies. See Pharmacy Technician Certification Board for details.

• Tuition: $2,150 (payment plan available).
• Faculty: Includes PharmDs and CPhTs.
• Curriculum: Follows Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) guidelines.

Once you complete the certificate requirements you can request a certificate of completion by emailing our records coordinator, Danielle Albanese at: dalbanese1@molloy.edu to request it.

Program Schedule and Location 
The course are conducted "live" online via Zoom, as indicated on the schedule,  using any type of device that has internet access such as a PC, Mac, tablet, or phone.

After successful completion of the classroom component, students may arrange the externship. 

The program is offered three (3) times a year - fall, spring and summer. If you have made an inquiry or registered for the Career Seminar you will automatically be sent the upcoming schedule (also on website) for the rest of the year once it becomes available. To be placed on the mailing list call 516.323.3550, or email conted@molloy.edu.                                     

Faculty and Curriculum
Distinguished faculty selected to teach in the program include both PharmDs (Doctors of Pharmacy) and CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technicians). The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) framework is used for the curriculum. For an curriculum outline click here.

Admission
An application for admission a high school diploma or equivalent to required for consideration. 
For an application (no fee) click here or call the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development Studies at 516-323-3550.

Complete the application and send it back as soon as possible to avoid being closed out of classes. There is no fee to apply and a deposit is not necessary until you are accepted and register for classes.

Course Number: PT2150
Tuition: $2150
Faculty: Christopher Hanley, PharmD, RPh, CMTM

Registration and Tuition
Candidates who have been accepted into the program will be notified of the registration procedures. Tuition for the program is $2,150. A deposit of $1075 is due at the time of registration. Tuition does not include the cost of the textbook, practice exam, or other material such as a lab coat. The balance of the tuition is due prior to the start of classes. Please call 516.323.3558 if payment assistance is needed. Tuition can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover or AMEX with a fee of 2.75% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards. Avoid the credit card fee by paying with a check online or in person. Some forms of financial aid are available. 

Financial Assistance
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Displaced and/or Dislocated Workers should contact Hempstead Works (Department of Occupational Resources) at 516 485-5000.

Other government resources include ACCES in Garden City (516-227-6800) or Hauppauge (631-952-6357). As continuing education courses do not typically award degrees, they are not eligible for traditional forms of financial aid, such as TAP and/or Pell. Some private lenders may provide financial assistance. Student loans may be available through Sallie Mae Loan at 855-756-5626

Our Guarantee

 If the student does not feel that this course will meet their expectations, then a full refund will be granted if the student presents their refund request on the first business day after the class has met

If after taking this program, attended each class, and still did not adequately learn the course work, we invite you to re-register for the same course free of charge. Registration is accepted on a space-available basis within one year of the course end date.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 516-323-3550 for clarification.

Textbooks
The required text books for the program are:

Bachenheimer, B. S., & American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. (2019). Manual for Pharmacy Technicians (Fifth edition). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
ISBN: 978-1-58528-501-3    Amazon

Rewald, J. B., & Kasun, L. (2021). Pharmacy calculations: An Introduction for Pharmacy Technicians (2^nd Ed). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
ISBN: 978-1-58528-638-6   Amazon

Stuhan, M. A., & American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2^nd Ed). (2022). Understanding Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
ISBN: 978-1-58528-662-1   Amazon

Email List
The most up-to-date scheduling information can be found on the program webpage. We also email monthly reminders of the upcoming schedule if you provide us with an email address. Click here to be added to our email list.

Questions
If you should have any questions regarding the program, please call 516.323.3550 or e-mail conted@molloy.edu or attend our free career seminar.

Pharmacy Technician Career Seminar
Conducted online! Details for joining the session online will be emailed to you prior to the session after you register.
Thought about a career as a pharmacy technician? Not sure if this career is right for you? Not sure how you can get started and what the requirements are? If so, then this seminar is for you! At this career seminar you'll get a chance to hear from experienced pharmacy professionals about this career before you enroll in a program. The presenters will give you real world advise as to what the profession is like and to let you see if this career is a good fit for you- what skills you will need, what the working conditions are like, how do you start out, where can you work, the pluses and minuses of the job, and more. We have invited pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from different work environments: a hospital pharmacy, a national retail chain pharmacy, and an independent retail pharmacy, so that you can get some different perspectives on this career. This is a great opportunity to hear about the profession from people in the profession, one of whom may one day be hiring you! You don't want to miss it.

The on line Career Seminar is offered 3 times per year: in January, May and September from 6-7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but you are asked to register for the seminar at least one week beforehand.

Click here for the current schedule and to register for the Pharmacy Technician Career Seminar. You can also call 516.323.3550 or e-mail conted@molloy.edu.