Welcome to

PharmacyTechnician

Orientation

February 12, 2013Classes begin

Tue, Oct. 7 - 6:45 pm

• Pharmacy Technician Careers• Job opportunities and pay rates• How our training program prepares you• Classes, externship, licensing and how to enroll• Q & A• Tour of the classroom & lab• Enroll after the orientation

Tonight’s Agenda

Your Instructors:

• Christine Tannious: Bachelor of Science in BiologyCalifornia State University Northridge

• Registered Pharmacy Technician & ADS certificate

• Verej Isanians: Doctor of Science in Pharmacy, Haibuscak University, Armenia

• Certified Pharmacy Technician

About West LA College’s program• Professional training program – we fully prepare

you to be a successful pharmacy technician• Program objectives are based on the guidelines of

American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)

• Over 490 hours of classroom and lab training• Includes 120 hours Community Pharmacy Externship• Training pharmacy professionals since 2009

Pharmacy Technician Careers

Pharmacy Technician Jobs - Why now?

Very Strong Demand

Among the Fastest Growing Healthcare Occupations in California

Predicted to grow by 25 – 35% through 2018 (28% growth in Orange County)

About 29,000 persons work as a Pharmacy Tech in California

Expect 9,600 new positions statewide in the next 6 to 8 years

Pharmacy Technician Careers

Research & Development in drugs

Aging Population

Job Growth - 50,000 add’l jobs/ 2018

2 Technicians per Pharmacist

New jobs created by increased use of Technology, Computers and Informatics

Why is it Growing?

Pharmacy TechnicianQuestion: What kind of people enjoy working as a Pharmacy Tech? Answer: All different types. If you have a passion for medication, for helping others, you will like this profession. It is a great way to start a career in healthcare, and there are many different job environments.

• What is going on behind the counter?

• Responsibilities

• PEOPLE! – Customers

Pharmacy TechnicianWhat is the job of the Pharmacy Technician?

1) Technical Skills & KnowledgeWhy does it take 15 minutes to fill a prescription?

Because people’s lives are depending upon YOUR ACCURACY!

Pharmacy Technician What else are Pharmacy Technicians responsible for?

2) Pharmacy Operations

1) Daily ordering of medications (Ever been to a pharmacy and they were out of stock of your medication? It’s up to YOU to make sure medications are in stock!)

2) Cleaning of equipment w/alcohol(Continually throughout the day)

3) Cleaning of counters w/ alcohol(Nice to know pharmacies are cleaned throughout the day, isn’t it?)

4) Other duties as assigned by the …..Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician3) Handling People/Customers

When you’re in the pharmacy, you are taking care of

OTHER PEOPLE!

It’s your job to leave your problems at the door when you come to work.

Your customers might be sick, they might be elderly, they might just be having a bad day… Part of your job is to communicate in a way that makes

others feel better!

Pharmacy Tech Job Types

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Ambulatory

Home Health Care, Compounding, Insurance

Government

Hospital

Retail

U.S. Bureau of statistics April 2011

Pharmacy Technician Jobs

Advised Pharmacy Technician path…

Pharmacy Tech Jobs

Licensing!

Specialize!

Clinical Pharmacy Tech Job Types

How is Clinical Pharmacy Tech Different?• Different environment than Retail Pharmacy

setting• Responsibilities are more critical• Higher pay• Additional State and Federal Regulations• Higher Standard Personal/Clinical Performance• Using Higher Level of Pharmacy Tech Skills• Faster-paced environment – continually learning

Clinical Pharmacy Tech Jobs

Salary Estimates (full-time)

Pharmacy Technician Jobs

*Experienced Wages for Pharmacy Techs Will depend on your specialty, where you work, number of years experience, languages you speak, full-time vs. part-time, hospital vs. retail

Retail Chain Pharmacy

Outpatient or Indep. Retail

4 + years experience*

Clinical Pharmacy Tech*

$12.50+/hr $15 - 18/hr $22/hr $25 - 38/hr

$26,000/yr $31,200 - 37,440/yr

$45,760/yr $52,000 - 79,000/yr

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

• Program includes basic (retail) and clinical training

Prepare with Pharmacy Tech Training at West LA

• Quality Education – 9 months training – 3 days a week

• Homework and study time – 3 to 5 hours a week

• Intensive “Hands-on experience” during training

• Professional Externship – 2 months – 120 hours

• Affordable Cost – Substantially less than competitors

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

The 8 Classes You’ll Be Taking• Introduction to Pharmacy• Pharmacy Calculations • Body Systems / Pharmacology• Computers in Health Occupations• Sterile Products• Pharmacy Operations (Professionalism and Inventory)• Inpatient Pharmacy Services• Community Pharmacy Externship – 120 hours in 2 months

• Classes begin Oct. 7 and end mid July 2015• Classes meet Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays• Tue 6:45 pm – 10 pm• Thu 6:45 pm – 10 pm• Sat 9 am – 4:05/4:50 pm • Externship hours are arranged with individual

pharmacy

Your Class SCHEDULE!

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Checklist for Externships

___ Complete and pass your 7 required classes

___ Scrub sets

___ Lab coat (some facilities require a lab coat)

___ Clear Drug Screening

___ Proper Immunizations / TB Test

___ Physical Exam (some hospitals require one)

Pharmacy Tech @WLACPharmacy Tech at West LA

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Upon completion of our program, you will be able to:

Receive and review prescriptions or medication orders for completeness and accuracy.

Prepare and distribute medications in a variety of health-system settings.

Perform arithmetical calculations required for usual dosage determinations and solution preparation.

Use your knowledge of proper aseptic technique and packaging in the preparation of medications.

Purchase pharmaceuticals and control the inventory of medications, devices and supplies according to an established plan in a variety of health systems.

Pharmacy Tech at West LA

Complete your Pharmacy Technician Training program at West LA College

Verification of high school transcripts or GED equivalent (Int’l transcripts must be translated)

Verification of age 18 by the beginning of your externship

Social Security Card

Fingerprinting (LIVESCAN)

We also recommend:

Background Clearance (online)

Clear Drug Screening (required for most Externships and ALL PAID PHARMACY JOBS)

For complete details on licensing, see www.pharmacy.ca.gov

How Do I Get My California Pharmacy Technician License?

Don’t Overpay! Choose West LA!

West Los Angeles College

American Career

College

UEI College

Everest College

(closing down)

9 months

$3,300

490 hours of intensive hands-on-experience in both retail and

hospital settings

9 months

$17,068 !!

8 months

$19,565 !!

8 months

$18,654 !!

Look Professional• Dress code for class is scrubs in the appropriate color• Hair must be clean and neat• Closed-toe shoes are required to protect from lab accidents• Tattoos must be covered• Excessive piercing is not allowed in any healthcare setting• No chewing gum

Professional expectations of students for class, lab, externship

Student Responsibilities

Behave Professionally• Arrive on time (15 minutes early is best)• Turn your work in when due• Electronic devices are off unless assignment related• Leave your problems outside the classroom• Have a helpful and positive attitude• Teamwork – be cooperative when working in groups

because you are part of the healthcare team• Respect for your instructors and your fellow students

Student Responsibilities

Payment Options (1) Full Certificate Program - $3,300 + books, materials, scrubs &

feesPay in full tonight or by Tuesday, Oct. 7

(2) Three Installment Payments - $3,550 + books, materials, scrubs & fees.

1st installment - $1,450 – pay tonight or by Tues, Oct. 72nd installment - $1,450 – due by Jan. 20, 20153rd installment - $650 – due by May 13, 2015

Register tonight!Register online – Westside.WLAC.edu

Register in person – Extension Office – Parking Lot 5Register by phone – (310) 287-4475

Enrollment Details

This is a Westside Extension not-for-credit certificate program

Classes start

Oct. 7!

How to Register1.Go to westside.wlac.edu2.Sign in – use or create a student profile3.Select Full Certificate Program

or

Part 1 – Installment 1 4. Click on class title to read the description5. Add to your cart and check out!

Enrollment Details

• Textbooks (see list; approx. $190-$265)

• 2-3 sets of scrubs (approx. $34-60 per set, depending on style)

• Criminal background check (approx. $62)

• Clear drug screen (approx. $22)

• Live Scan electronic fingerprinting for licensing ($71)

• Application Fee for Licensing for the Board of Pharmacy ($105)

• Parking Permits (optional - $20 Spring/Fall; $7 Summer/Winter)

• Clinic laboratory coat (approx. $35 if required)

Are there additional costs?

Want to talk to one of our Pharmacy Tech instructors?

or Have questions about

enrolling? Call (310) 287-4475 or

email westside@wlac.edu

Enrollment Details

What do I do next? Pay registration fees in full or installments. Enroll tonight!

Purchase textbooks – need by first week of class.

Purchase your personal study supplies (notebooks, pens, etc.).

Get your parking permit (buy online).

Order your scrubs – wear to class starting the third week.

Read and sign “Student Conduct Contract” on first day of class.

START CLASS! Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:45 pm!

Enrollment Details

Thank you for attending!Pharmacy Technician Orientation

Enroll now!

Classes begin Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:45 pm

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