About
American Institute of Health Science and Technology’s Pharmacy Technician Program in Springfield, Virginia, prepares students for pharmacy technician roles supporting pharmacists in prescription processing, medication workflow, inventory control, pharmacy calculations, and patient communication. The program provides certification-oriented preparation and a pathway to certification exams, although no specific certifying credential is named. It runs for twelve weeks and uses a blended format combining classroom instruction with simulated lab practice. Admission requires a high school diploma or a foreign equivalent recognized in the United States or Canada. Curriculum topics include pharmacology, prescription processing, medication safety, compounding, inventory management, pharmacy law and ethics, and customer communication.
Organization
American Institute of Health Science and Technology
American Institute of Health Science & Technology is a health science and technology institute in Springfield, Virginia. It trains people for healthcare occupations including Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The institute offers short and long programs, with competency-based curricula and open entry on a module basis rather than a semester calendar. Weekday and weekend scheduling is available. Short programs require a high school diploma or a foreign equivalent recognized in the United States or Canada, while long programs require a bachelor’s degree or a recognized foreign equivalent. Instruction includes theoretical and hands-on options, and program completion supports eligibility to undertake certification exams by reputable bodies.