CSA 516 - Pharmacy Technician
Course Description
This PTCB certified 130-hour program introduces students to the theoretical knowledge and hands-on training necessary to work as pharmacy technicians in retail, hospital, and fulfillment pharmacy settings. Topics include the history of medicine, pharmacy terminology, prescription processing, compounding, inventory management, and state and federal pharmacy regulation. This program includes taking the PTCB National exam, which is a requisite for course completion.
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TUITION FREE: The City of Boston (COB) is providing funding for our Spring 2025 - Pharmacy Technician program. See eligibility and registration details below.*
Registration
STEP 1: Determine if you are eligible for the City of Boston Grant.
To be eligible, you must:
- Not already possess a college degree.
- Complete the COB Grant Program Contract.
- Be a Boston resident. One document from each of the following categories must be provided for proof of residency.
- Category 1: One of the following is required.
- Mortgage statement
- Property tax statement
- Property deed
- Homestead Exemption
- Lease Agreement (first page & signature page)
- If you do not own a home or have a lease in your name, please include a letter from your landlord, parent or guardian confirming you are a resident in their abode.
- Category 2: One of the following is required. You may blank out account numbers, balances, and amounts due/paid.
- Heating bill (oil, gas, electric)
- Electric bill
- Phone bill
- Bank statement
- Credit card bill
- Cable bill
- Car insurance coverage page
- Car registration with no stickers
- MA Driver's License or ID with no stickers
- Voter Registration
- Category 1: One of the following is required.
Students who are not eligible for the COB grant can register for upcoming semesters when they become available.
STEP 2: Determine if you satisfy the program prerequisites.
Registration requirements include:
- Placing into ENG 099/101 or above on the Workforce Development Placement Exam.
*Space is limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until programs are filled and are prioritized based on the submission of all required documents. These documents must be submitted and approved by the Program Manager no later than one week prior to the course start date. Students that do not meet the grant eligibility and the registration requirements will be dropped from the course for the Spring semester.
STEP 3: Register for class.
- Select an available section to expand for schedule information.
- Click "Register" button for the section that you desire.
- Follow checkout steps to complete registration.
The last day to register for the Spring course is 1/23/2025. All required documents must be ready for submission.
STEP 4: Prepare required documents.
The Program Manager will send a follow up email listing your next steps and save the dates for a mandatory info session and orientation. You will be instructed to submit all your documents for review at this time.
STEP 5: Purchase program materials and textbook.
- Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice
- Author: Karen Davis and Anthony Guerra
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Edition no.: 6th edition
- ISBN-10: 0275973689
- Amazon Link
- Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice
- Author: Karen Davis and Anthony Guerra
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Edition no.: 6th edition
- ISBN-10: 0323734081
- Amazon Link
STEP 6: Attend mandatory orientation.