Pharmacy school training courses in Colorado Springs, CO (public, in-house or online)

Pharmacy Technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. The pharmacy technician has broad knowledge and training in pharmacy, however does not require the advanced college education required of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform the practical duties, allowing the pharmacist to focus on patient education, pharmaceutical care and medication management.

The program will:
engage students in proficiency-based, core competencies which integrate the fundamental skills, knowledge, and practice of a pharmacy technician.
provide an overview of health care reimbursement systems, legal principles, information technology, and basic accounting practices to operate in a managerial position.
prepare students to collaborate successfully with health care professionals to meet the various needs of consumers in a multicultural society.
encourage ac...

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As the number of middle-aged and elderly people increases in the United States, so does the expected demand for skilled pharmacy technicians. What this means is potentially greater job opportunities in the future for those who choose to earn a pharmacy technician diploma, and Remington College stands ready to help.(1)(2)

By enrolling in our Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program, you can develop relevant job skills and learn from experienced pharmacy technicians.

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Pharmacy Technician school covers the following:
Introduction to Pharmacy
Pharmacology in Practice
Dispensing Medications and the Community Pharmacy
Hospital Pharmacy Practice
Medication Safety
The Science of Pharmacology
Antibiotics, Antifungals, and Antivirals
Narcotic Pain Relievers, Neurologicals, and Psychiatric Drugs
Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Drugs
Urinary System and Cardiovascular Drugs
Muscle Relaxants, Nonnarcotic Analgesics, Hormones, and Topical...

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The Pharmacy Technician Course is comprised of 15 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.