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Pharmacy Technician Training in San Francisco CA

With BAMA’s Pharmacy Technician Program you’ll get exceptional training, which will prepare you for entry-level positions in retail and hospital pharmacies. You’ll also be prepared to take the national certification offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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Pharmacy Technician duties include:

Taking orders from customers or health professionals
Preparing medications, such as counting tablets, measuring amounts or compounding and mixing ointments
Stocking, packaging and labeling medications
Accepting payments
Processing insurance
Assisting pharmacists dispense prescription medication to patients and consumers

Pharmacy technicians working in hospitals and other medical facilities prepare an even greater variety of medications, such as intravenous medications. They may also make rounds in the hospital, giving medications to patients.

Becoming a Confident Pharmacy Technician

During the Pharmacy Technician Program, you’ll get 600 hours* of lecture and hands-on classroom instruction, as well as 240 hours* on-the-job clinical externship to prepare you for your new career.

Topics covered during the Pharmacy Technician Program include:

Pharmacology
Pharmacy calculations
Pharmaceutical and medical terminology
Abbreviations and symbols used in prescribing
Dispensing and documenting medications
Standards, ethics and laws as they pertain to pharmacy practice and the duties of pharmacy technicians
and more

The best way to see if Bay Area Medical Academy is right for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on our programs, class schedules, and financial aid options. Get more info now >>.

BAMA Has Strong Employer Partnerships

A great testament to our success and quality of teaching is the large number of students who get hired at leading Bay Area medical facilities. After completion of the course and upon licensure, students will be eligible for positions in the following settings:

Hospitals
Nursing homes
Assisted living facilities
Retail pharmacies

Mail-order or internet pharmacies
Infusion pharmacies
and more

I shadowed a pharmacy technician class in progress, and immediately fell in love with how the classroom was set up like a pharmacy. The curriculum, hands-on experience, and instructor's lecture style was the best fit for me.
Annie Yu, Pharmacy Technician Graduate
I loved the amount of hands-on training. I quickly put into practice what I learned in class. The training gave me first-hand pharmacy technician experience before I even went on my externship.
Ryan Vu, Pharmacy Technician Graduate
The instructor is amazing. She keeps the class entertained. And she helps prepare you for your externship by sharing her own pharmacy experiences.
Elba Rodriguez, Pharmacy Technician Graduate
We’re very pleased with the students from BAMA that we’ve placed in our pharmacies for their externships. They are well-prepared and possess a strong work ethic. We have hired several BAMA students as a result of their performance during their externships. We look forward to continuing our partnership with BAMA.
Sherri Cookson, Hiring Store Manager, Walgreens
I feel so fortunate to have received the funding for my education at Bay Area Medical Academy. It enabled me to be trained, certified, and back in the workforce in less than nine months. As a San Francisco resident, voter, and tax-payer, it is my wish that this program continue ...read more
Noelle M., BAMA Graduate

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Externships With Industry Leaders

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BAMA is proud to partner with companies like Walgreens and CVS to provide students with a 240-hour, on-the-job clinical pharmacy technician externship. In addition to being a resume booster, this placement also provides you with first-hand experience, so you’ll graduate with confidence in your skills and abilities.

Prepare for Certification

Students completing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in retail and hospital pharmacies and are prepared sit for the National Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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Funding Your Education

At Bay Area Medical Academy we understand that choosing to finance your education is a big decision – but you don’t have to take it on alone. Our Financial Aid advisors are here to help you understand the best financing options available to you.

Financial Aid can be made up of federal grants and loans and is designed to help students with their educational related payments and cost-of-living. Every student, family and Financial Aid package is different. Don’t let the barrier of cost hold you back, come talk to one of our Financial Aid Advisors and we’ll assist you in any way that we can.

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

Schedule an Appointment with an Admissions Representative

Bay Area Medical Academy accepts candidates into the Pharmacy Technician Program based on an admissions procedure which includes an initial interview with one of our Admissions Representatives and a final interview with an instructor.

You can schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative by calling our main office on 415-217-0077or by clicking on the button below.

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Program Details

Funding and Tuition

Tuition is $10,500.00

Estimated total charges for the entire program is $11,049.00, which includes:

Non-refundable registration fee
Textbooks
Uniforms and ID cards
Lab/Materials fee
Graduation and administration fee

The program qualifies for FAFSA. You can start a FAFSA application using BAMA’S school code: 042237. Once you have completed your application, our financial aid officer will be able to let you know if you qualify for financial aid and/or federal student loans.

Pell Grants, Sub and Unsub Loans are also available to students who qualify.

Depending on your situation, public funding for the program may be available through the Veteran GI Bill^®, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the Department of Rehabilitation.

State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Program Approval.

GI Bill^®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

A payment plan for the program is available and can be discussed with admissions staff.

Admissions Requirements

The requirements for admission into the program are:

18 years or older
Graduation from high school or higher level academy
Payment of minimum deposit
A passing English test score of 70% or higher
Math pre-assessment
Interview with pharmacy instructor
1 sealed official transcript
Students must also pass a criminal background check

Many BAMA students come to the school with foreign diplomas or college degrees. You can enroll at BAMA if your foreign high school diploma is evaluated for equivalency in the US.

To enroll in the program you’ll first need to meet with admissions staff and interview with the program director. To arrange an admissions appointment, please complete the quick and easy Schedule an Appointment form. Once the form is completed, admissions staff will contact you.

Required Textbooks

All required textbooks are included:

Title: Pharmacology for Technicians
Author: Don A. Rullington, and Mary M. Laughlin
Publisher: Paradigm Publishing; 5th edition, 2013
ISBN: 978-0-76385-233-7

Title: Pharmacology Calculations for Technicians
Author: Don A. Rullington, and Toca Wiegand-Green
Publisher: Paradigm Publishing; 5th edition, 2014
ISBN: 978-0-76385-221-4

Title: MortyPak: The Pharmacy Technician, 6e
Author: Perspective Press
Publisher: Perspective Press; 6th edition, 2016
ISBN-13: 9781617316012

Title: MortyPak: The Pharmacy Technician Workbook and Certification Review, 6e
Author: Perspective Press
Publisher: Perspective Press; 6th edition, 2016
ISBN-13: 9781617316012

Upcoming Start Dates

Campus: San Francisco
Start Date: June 3, 2019
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm

Campus: San Francisco
Start Date: July 8, 2019
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm

Curious about other Pharmacy Technician classes?
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Is a Rewarding Career as a Pharmacy Technician Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about Pharmacy Technician careers and exploring whether Bay Area Medical Academy is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 415-217-0077

Want to learn more? Click here to view the Pharmacy Technician Program brochure.

Gainful Employment Disclosure – Pharmacy Technician

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

* Program length when completed in normal time.