About
The Pharmacy Technician certification program at Rio Grande Valley College provides students with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a pharmacy setting. This program is designed to help students prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and obtain their certification. Through classroom lectures, hands-on training, and clinical experiences, students will learn about drug classifications, dosage calculations, and pharmacy operations.
Organization
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College, headquartered in Pharr, Texas, is a higher education institution focused on medical career training. It offers accelerated medical career programs, including a 5-semester Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. program, Vocational Nursing licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing, and Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician programs. The college is committed to the personal, intellectual, and professional growth of its students, empowering a diverse student population for successful careers in healthcare.
Highlights:
- Accelerated medical career programs designed for students to gain knowledge quickly and start their careers sooner
- One of the few institutions offering a Vocational Nursing program that prepares students to become licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Phlebotomy Technician program is a 17-week course consisting of 490 clock hours
- Phlebotomy Technician program trains students in all tasks related to phlebotomy