The Career Services Department is constantly seeking new ways to help our graduates secure a starting point for their healthcare careers. Mark your calendars for the career event to be held in March 2001. The initial start will be offered during the day, with the first evening start scheduled for March 26, 2001. Previously the program has only been available to students at the Springfield campus. Similar to our other program offerings, the pharmacy technician program lays the foundation for a promising and successful career in the healthcare field.
Students are prepared for working effectively in both retail and hospital pharmacy environments.
Upon completion of their coursework, students will complete a 160-hour externship under the supervision of area pharmacists. The program will be offered during the daytime with evening classes scheduled to start at a later date. Like its predecessor in Rosslyn, students will be prepared to successfully perform and complete most major tasks associated with running a medical office Students will complete their training in areas such as Insurance, Billing, Office Procedures, Records, Medical Manager, and Medical Terminology. It will also greatly assist the County in its efforts to address some on-going workforce issues employers in the region are facing. Ninety percent of the grant will be devoted to direct client training.