Ayers Career College Shreveport, LA
Ayers Career College Pharmacy Technician School Highlights
- Prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and/or ExCPT exam, allowing graduates to become nationally certified pharmacy technicians.
- Curriculum typically covers pharmacy law and ethics, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, dosage calculations, inventory management, and sterile compounding techniques.
- May include hands-on training in a simulated pharmacy lab equipped with dispensing software, medication storage, and compounding equipment.
- Offers clinical externship opportunities in retail pharmacies (e.g., chain drugstores, independent pharmacies) or hospital pharmacies to gain real-world experience under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Focuses on developing skills in assisting pharmacists with dispensing medications, preparing sterile products, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Covers important topics such as medication safety, error prevention, and HIPAA regulations.
- May offer career services assistance, including resume writing workshops, mock interviews, and job placement support, to help graduates find employment.
Shreveport, LA Pharmacy Technician Program
- Address: 8820 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71118
- Website: www.ayers.edu/