About
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, home-infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other healthcare settings. This non-credit course is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail setting. The course will consist of a 60-hour, instructor-led class, followed by an 80-hour externship (optional) in an actual pharmacy setting. The course will prepare students to sit for the National Certification Exam to become PTCB certified.
Organization
Middlesex Community College - Lowell
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College, a key institution supported by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, offers a Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program delivered in-person through classroom sections, ensuring hands-on learning. The college is committed to student benefits, notably offering free community college education to eligible Massachusetts residents through programs like MassEducate and MassReconnect, which also provide allowances for books and supplies. This commitment underscores a focus on accessible and impactful higher education.
Highlights:
- Free Community College Education For Eligible Massachusetts Residents Through MassEducate And MassReconnect Programs
- Allowances For Books And Supplies For Certain Students
- Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program Includes 120 Hours Of Theory And Skills Lab Training Plus A 100-120 Hour Clinical Placement
- Graduates Can Independently Sit For A National Phlebotomy Certification Exam