Get The Skills to Become a Pharmacy Technician
6-Month* Institutional Pharmacy Technician Training in Pittsburgh, PA
Pharmacy Technicians are critical members of the healthcare team and are essential to providing patients with safe and effective medications. They support Pharmacists in providing consumers with the best possible pharmaceutical care.
If you are organized, enjoy helping others, and are interested in a professional pharmaceutical career, the Institutional Pharmacy Technician program from Bidwell Training Center could be an excellent opportunity.
The best way to see if Bidwell Training Center is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on our programs and class schedules so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Contact Us Now >>>
Become a Qualified Pharmacy Technician
The Institutional Pharmacy Technician Diploma program will train you in various technical, clinical, and clerical duties to support unit-dose drug distribution and intravenous admixture. Topics covered include medical terminology, pharmacology principles, prescription preparation, safety procedures, automated dispensing, intravenous medication preparation, customer service, and assisting pharmacists with daily tasks.
This program is intended to address the nationwide shortage of qualified Pharmacy Technicians, especially at the institutional (hospital) level, which often involves a variety of responsibilities including purchasing, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
This program features many career-focused courses, including:
- Basic Pharmacy Mathematics
- Introduction to Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounding
- Applied Pharmacy Calculations
- Advanced Compounding Techniques
- Pharmacy Software/Pharmacy Automation and Technology
- Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Is a Career as a Pharmacy Technician Right for You? Take the “Bidwell Institutional Pharmacy Technician Career Training Readiness Survey”
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No-Cost Programs
At Bidwell Training Center, students do not incur any tuition fees. Bidwell Training Center receives funding from the State of Pennsylvania. The tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, and textbooks for individual students who attend Bidwell Training Center are covered for all accepted students by an internal one-time institutional grant made possible by these state funds. This grant is automatically awarded to students upon acceptance, with no application process required on their part.
We know how difficult it can be trying to make ends meet while pursuing your career goals. That’s why all our programs are offered at no cost.
Tuition is not charged to students who are residents of Pennsylvania and who also have their high school diploma or equivalent. Funding for Bidwell Training Center is received through the State of PA, foundations, grants, and individual donors. The tuition, fees, uniforms, scrubs, and textbooks are covered for all accepted students.
Experience a Pharmacy Technician Externship
Near the end of your Institutional Pharmacy Technician program at Bidwell Training Center, you will complete a 4-week externship, providing you with on-the-job experience under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
The combination of in-class and on-site training will help you get career-ready for employment in the pharmacy industry.
Get Certified & Stand Out to Employers
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be fully prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Obtaining this certification is the key for you to pursue employment as a Pharmacy Technician.
Career Opportunities
After graduating from your program, you will have the skills to pursue a variety of positions in the healthcare system, including:
- Specialty Pharmacies
- Hospitals
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Insurance Companies
- Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
- Clinical Settings
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 24 weeks (6 months*)
Your Future Pharmacy Technician Career
Not only does Bidwell Training Center offer comprehensive career training, we also offer students career placement services. With dedicated placement staff available from day one, along with professional development courses built into the program, you will be prepared you for your future career in healthcare.
Is a Rewarding Career as a Pharmacy Technician Right For You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in the Medical Industry and exploring whether Bidwell Training Center is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.
For immediate questions, call 412-402-9761
*Program length when completed in normal time.