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Looking to become a certified pharmacy technician? Southwest Skill Center- Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College provides an exceptional training program to prepare you for this integral role in healthcare. The pathway focuses on equipping students with essential knowledge and hands-on-experience, bolstering their understanding of drug classification, pharmacy law and ethics, and prescription interventions. The training aims to enhance students' technical skills, fostering the ability to manage pharmaceutical inventory, assist with pharmaceutical calculations, and interpret medical prescriptions accurately. With competency-based teaching methods, the curriculum ensures learners grasp both theoretical and practical components, facilitating a comprehensive grasp of the pharmacy technician discipline. Upon completion of the program, you can confidently handle your responsibilities in a pharmacy setting, ensuring patient safety and effective pharmacy operations.

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Southwest Skill Center- Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College

GateWay Community College

GateWay Community College, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, US, is a public higher education institution offering over 160 degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs across five locations within the Maricopa Community Colleges system. The school's unique features include its SouthWest Skill Center and Arroyo Hall, which provide specialized access to high-quality healthcare and massage therapy programs, enhancing student benefits through comprehensive and accessible educational opportunities in a supportive environment.

Highlights:

  • Offers over 160 degrees and certificates with strong workforce training programs
  • Recent expansion to enhance healthcare education access through SouthWest Skill Center and Arroyo Hall
  • Mission: Serves every community member by providing meaningful learning opportunities
  • Vision: Aspires to be a leader in innovative, accessible, and responsive education
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