Delta Region MS

CAREER TYPE

Pharmacy Tech*

Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists by performing duties that do not require the professional skills and judgments of a board certified pharmacist. These duties include preparing prescriptions, ordering supplies, maintaining patient records and billing, and maintaining inventory. Pharmacy technicians may also be called upon to mix pharmaceutical preparations under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist. They are also responsible for assisting in the care and cleaning of pharmacy equipment. This may include sterilizing bottles, beakers, and other glassware according to prescribed methods. Another important role of a pharmacy technician is to receive and screen prescription drug orders for completeness and accuracy. This increases the need for a pharmacy technician to be able to prepare and distribute medications in a variety of health system settings. They need to have a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be able to use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols appropriately.

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: $40,000-$50,000+

Class Types:

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TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Pharmacy Tech*-Pharmacy Tech*

The East Central Community College Workforce Development Center will offer a Pharmacy Tech course beginning in January in Choctaw and Carthage. The first class begins Jan. 29, 2018, at the Integrated Technologies Training Center located at 377 Industrial Drive in Choctaw. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday nights for 14 consecutive weeks. John Hunter will serve as instructor. Cost is $275, which includes a book. The Certification Exam will cost an additional $129 for the National Pharmacy Certification Testing Board. Participants must score a Silver level on the WorkKeys test to attend this class. The Carthage class begins Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at the Carthage Career Advancement Center located at 121 West Main St. in Carthage. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights for 14 consecutive weeks. Melissa Smith will serve as instructor. Cost is $275, which includes a book. The Certification Exam will cost an additional $129 for the National Pharmacy Certification Testing Board. Participants must score a Silver level on the WorkKeys test to attend this class. Registration begins Jan. 2, 2018, and continues through Jan. 23. For more information, contact Debra Hutchins at 601-635-6295 or email dhutchins@eccc.edu.

*Non-Credit Program

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

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Pre-requisites required:
Participants must score a Silver level on the WorkKeys test to attend this class.

Length of Program
14 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements
Participants must score a Silver level on the WorkKeys test to attend this class.

Skills Needed
Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Mathematics, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Active Learning, Management of Personnel Resources, Learning Strategies
East Central Community College
Choctaw and Carthage

Contact
Debra Hutchins
601-635-6295
dhutchins@eccc.edu



  
Pharmacy Tech*-Pharmacy Tech*

15-week program meeting twice a week from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

*Non-Credit Program

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

Evening Class

Pre-requisites required:
Must provide high school diploma, social security card, state ID, drug screen, and immunization record. All students are required to turn in an application and complete the WorkKeys entrance exam. The WorkKeys scores required must be a minimum of Silver level (4 or higher).

Length of Program
15 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements
Must provide high school diploma, social security card, state ID, drug screen, and immunization record. All students are required to turn in an application and complete the WorkKeys entrance exam. The WorkKeys scores required must be a minimum of Silver level (4 or higher).

Skills Needed
Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Mathematics, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Active Learning, Management of Personnel Resources, Learning Strategies
East MS Community College
Scooba, Mayhew

Contact
Shannon Collier
662.243.1919
scollier@eastms.edu



  
Pharmacy Tech*-Pharmacy Tech*

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the profession of pharmacy technician.

*Non-Credit Program

Example of Class Types

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  Day and Night Classes:

Online Course

Pre-requisites required:
 Internet access

Length of Program
6 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements
 Internet access

Skills Needed
Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Mathematics, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Active Learning, Management of Personnel Resources, Learning Strategies
Itawamba Community College
Belden Campus

Contact
Melissa Dunworth





  
Pharmacy Tech*-Pharmacy Tech*

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the profession of pharmacy technician.

*Non-Credit Program

Example of Class Types

Call for more details

  Day and Night Classes:

Online Course

Pre-requisites required:
 Internet access

Length of Program
6 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements
 Internet access

Skills Needed
Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Mathematics, Coordination, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Active Learning, Management of Personnel Resources, Learning Strategies
Northeast MS Community College
Booneville

Contact
Melissa Dunworth