Training Opportunities

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 Work Keys 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 Work Keys 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.

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must complete a program application and have a minimum Silver CRC.

Length of Program:
14 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must complete a program application and have a minimum Silver CRC.

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

15-week program meeting twice a week from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. Must provide high school diploma, social security card, state ID, drug screen, and immunization record.

Length of Program:
15 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. Must provide high school diploma, social security card, state ID, drug screen, and immunization record.

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

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the profession of pharmacy technician.
*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:
Applicants must score at least a Gold on the Work Keys Career Readiness Certificate (contact your local WIN Job Center to schedule the Work Keys test) and complete a Continuing Education Program application.

Length of Program:
6 weeks

Summary of Program Requirements:
Applicants must score at least a Gold on the Work Keys Career Readiness Certificate (contact your local WIN Job Center to schedule the Work Keys test) and complete a Continuing Education Program application.

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

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the profession of pharmacy technician.
*Non-Credit Program

Pre-requisites required:

Length of Program:

Summary of Program Requirements:

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