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Pharmacy technicians are
assistants to pharmacists, working under the direct supervision of a
pharmacist. Techs can work in a variety of settings including retail,
hospital, home health, nursing homes, mail order, and Internet
pharmacies. Starting pay can range from $7 to $9 in East Tennessee,
with nationally certified techs making on average $2 more an hour than
non-certified. Currently there is not a law mandating certification,
however with the increasing roles and responsibilities of techs,
certification is expected to be required in the near future.
The Walters State Pharmacy
Tech program is a total of 23-credit hours. A technical certificate
is earned from the college upon successful completion of the
program's curriculum requirements. As one of the few formal training
programs in the state, we offer a program that consists of both
didactic and experiential coursework, ranging from processing
prescriptions, interpreting med orders, extemporaneous compounding,
legal and ethical issues, and making IV products. The program began
in 1997 and has had over 150 graduates who have successfully passed the National
Certification exam.
Pharmacy Technician Program Information
Pharmacy Technician Application 
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