Health Career Training Programs A Partnership Between Gavilian

Health Career Training Programs A Partnership Between Gavilian College Community Education And Boston Reed College Gracia Brown

Discover a Career in Healthcare! Pharmacy Technician Course Fee: $2299. 00 Class Begins: Saturday, May 10 through December 20, 2008 Hours 9: 00 AM to 4: 30 PM Classes do not meet: May 24, July 5, August 9, August 30, November 29, 2008

Boston Reed College Founded in 1991 n n n Graduated– 35, 000 + (sum total of all programs) Current Enrollment- As of the fall of 2007— 3645 students actively enrolled in our programs. Locations- Boston Reed is currently teaching in 123 cities throughout the State of California, Maryland, Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Maine. Faculty- Boston Reed has over 900 faculty members. Pass rate – 83% of students who begin a program successfully complete the program. Student Loan Program– Annually an estimated 200 students, who would otherwise not be able to take a program, will receive loans from SLM Financial Corporation to finance their education.

Boston Reed College n n n Externship Partners- Boston Reed provides the externships for all programs through partnerships with almost 5000 healthcare providers so students can complete the externship portion of the program. Externship Outcomes- 98% of students complete the externship portion of the program successfully. Of those completing, 50 % received an excellent rating and 44% received an outstanding rating. Job Placement– While we do not offer a formal job placement program, 85% of those graduates self- reporting are using the skills they learned in a job or another educational setting.

Health Industry Need n n n Six of the ten fastest growing occupations from 2005 -12 are in the allied health field According to the US Department of Labor the need for Pharmacy Technicians is expected to grow 30% by 2012 Pharmacy Technicians can expect a pay range of $12 to $24 per hour

Wanted – Health Care Professionals! An increasing life expectancy is positioning the health care industry as the key employer in the coming decade.

Why is there an increased demand? Any Guesses? n n n Older population – need for skilled healthcare workforce Baby boomers approaching need for medical assistance and medications Increased retail outlets – including pharmacies in Target, Costco and Wal-Mart Change to 24 hour retail pharmacies – more employees for shifts, California law now allowing 1 Pharmacist to oversee 2 Pharmacy Technicians per shift, (used to be 1: 1) More skilled healthcare professionals leaving the workforce due to retirement

Pharmacy Technician Program Summary n Course designed to prepare students for eligibility to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of California. n 27 weeks plus Externship n n n 182 hours of classroom instruction 120 hours pharmacy externship Full staff of experts at Boston Reed College n n n State Registration Process Externship Placement Student Records

What is a Pharmacy Technician? Pharmacy technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform many pharmacy-related functions. They refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians work in a wide variety of practice settings.

Where Do Pharmacy Technicians Work? Other than retail pharmacies, Pharmacy Technicians also work in these types of employment venues: n Long term care facilities that have pharmacies in house n Outpatient clinic pharmacies (such as hospital pharmacies that serve their clients which are different from inpatient or retail) n Health care providers including infusion and hospice n Closed door pharmacies, which are those that prepare, mix or package special types of compounded drugs or those that are mail order processing only n Research labs or biotech companies n VA Hospitals & Correctional Facilities n Instructors or program coordinators at colleges/schools

Are There Jobs? ● Walgreen’s indicates they will hire 10, 000 Pharmacy Technicians over the next 5 years. ● CVS Pharmacy has developed an Apprenticeship and Incumbent Worker Program to help promote jobs and interest in this booming industry. ● Costco, Wal. Mart and Target have pharmacies in most all of their stores. ● This occupation is appropriate for all ages, Gen X, Gen Y and Baby Boomers

Pharmacy Technician “In the world of pharmacy, it’s increasingly the technicians who are minding the store. ” Occupational Outlook Quarterly n n Does most of the work in preparing and selling prescriptions (Pharmacists focus on patient care) (Pharmacists check every prescription that technicians prepare before it is given to a patient) Techs retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and mix medication Prepare labels and select prescription containers 66% in retail environment

Pre-Requisites n Basic English and Math Prescreening n 18 years of age by externship placement n High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Before Registering ENGLISH LANGUAGE & MATH SCREENING ASSESSMENT n In order to succeed in the course you must have a basic mastery of the English language as well as knowledge of basic mathematical calculations. n Sample Prescreening tests at www. Boston. Reed. College. com/students

Course Content n Methods of Evaluation (80% completion required) n n n n n Pre-assessment Math and English Quizzes Workbook Assignments Memorization Competency Check-off 2 Midterm Exams Final Exam Externship Equipment and supplies provided

During Course n Access to the Internet, an email account and access to a printer are required. n Required weekly handouts for the course are available online and must be printed out and brought to each class session. Print out the first week’s materials prior to the first class session. Available for download at www. bostonreed. com/students

Externship Eligibility n Prior to externship, proof of completion of the following: n Current Physical Examination, • Tuberculosis screening (TB test) n CPR For the Healthcare Provider Current Resume Competency in or completion of basic computer operations n n

Externships n n n Externship placement coordinated by Boston Reed College staff Boston Reed has contracts with national retail pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals Hours range from 8 -40 hours/week Students will be placed within 90 days of course completion if available 40 hrs/wk, 180 days if less than 40 hrs/wk Students are not paid during externship

After Completing the Externship for Pharm Tech n n Students turn in Externship Booklet to Boston Reed and receive Certificate of Accomplishment Obtain fingerprint and background screening (must be done after externship) Mail certificate of accomplishment and other required documents with fee to State of California Board of Pharmacy Technician Graduates also eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam. Not required in California, but some employers incentivize staff to obtain PTCB certification, (renewed every 2 yrs. )

State Registration Process for Pharmacy Technician After Your Pharmacy Technician Externship: n n n Graduates are required to submit to the California Board of Pharmacy to document your qualifications for licensing. You will also have to answer questions regarding current or past drug/alcohol abuse, mental disorders, convictions of law violations, etc. A background check by the Department of Justice will be performed. In addition to the completed application, the Board will require you to submit: n Live Scan fingerprints n Photograph of yourself n A check or money order for your registration fee The Board of Pharmacy, in its duty to protect the public health and safety, can deny a license to any person deemed to be unfit to practice as a pharmacy technician.

National Certification of Pharmacy Technicians A Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPh. T) has successfully passed the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. This exam tests the knowledge and skills required of a Pharmacy Technician. n n Certification is voluntary in most states, including California. In other states, the PTCB exam is required. n PTCB - A person is not eligible to sit for the PTCB exam, or to recertify for the CPh. T credential, if convicted of a felony that occurred within the last five (5) years, and/or if the conviction was drug or pharmacyrelated. n Whether the exam is required or not, most states, including California, require that Pharmacy Technicians must be registered with the State and can then pursue employment. n A practice test and test-prep textbook will be included with your course curriculum.

Cost Comparisons n What other schools charge for Pharmacy Technician courses n College Certificate - $2195 - $2495 n College/University Credit or Non-Credit Certificate Programs - $4000 - $6000 n n Private schools - $6000 - $10, 000 Major cities - $10, 000 - $17, 000

Questions? Gavilan Community College/Community Education 408 -847 -2514 Community Education Office hours: M-F: 9 am-4 pm http: //gavilan. augusoft. net Course Registration Boston Reed College -830 -2228 n n n SLM Financial Loan Status Externship Information/Questions Student Records 800