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Frequently Asked
Questions
We try to anticipate questions you might have about our PROGRAM and provide the answers here. If you need additional information fill out and submit the contact form.
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Do we accept
financial aid? |
We do not accept financial aid such as federal loans and grants
at this time. To asssit our students in making the payment process
easier, we provide a payment plan where the tuition can be
paid in eight installments with a 5% interest rate. Some students
choose to pay in full. We accept cash, checks, money orders, and
credit cards. Partial scholarships are awarded to one student per
class. Details will be provided when applicants enroll. |
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Do we have accreditation? |
Not at this time. We are licensed by the Virginia Board of
Pharmacy and possess a certificate to operate by the Virginia
Department of Education. Not having accredidation does not mean our
program lacks in any area. Our program is recognized in the Hampton
Roads area by all pharmacies. No accredidation means that we
are not elligible to receive state, federal , or military funding. |
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How do I become a certified pharmacy
technician? |
Beginning in 2007 the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam will be offered exclusively in a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format. In 2007 the examination will be offered in four (4) five (5) week-long periods during the calendar year. These periods of testing are called Testing Windows. The cost for the examination is $129. The Virginia Board of Pharmacy offers a test for those who are staying in VA. The cost of this test is $65 and may be taken at a local test center throughout the week. All technicians working in the State of VA must be registered through the VA Board of Pharmacy after seeking certification. |
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Payment in full is $1,200. If you choose to pay by installments, the total cost is $1,260. The usual installments are eight (8) payments of $160.00 every two weeks with final payment of $140.00; the first installment is due one week prior to the beginning of class. Other fees include the application fee, $50 and is non-refundable. Cost covers the cost of a lab jacket and name tag. |
5. Are
books included in the tuition? No, text books cost approximately $145 and are purchased
through the school. Also needed is a drug
reference book purchased by the
student. |
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How do I qualify for the program? |
Schedule an appointment at our center and provide proof of
a high school diploma or equivalency. |
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How are the classes offered? |
Classes are offered two days/nights per week or just one day a
week in Norfolk. The Norfolk classes are Mondays and
Wednesdays 9:00 am to 12:30 pm or 5:45 to 9:15
pm. We also offer a Friday class from 9:00 to 2:00
pm. The Hampton classes are offered one day/night per week.
The day class is on Thursdays from 9:00 to 2:00 pm and
the evening class is on Thursdays from 5:00 pm to
10:00 pm. |
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What will I learn in the program? |
Some of the content the students learn are: drugs, pharmacy
math, pharmacy law, medical terminology, abbreviations, customer
service, different pharmacy sites and dispensing medications. |
9. When are the next classes? Norfolk- January 4, 2008 - May 28, 2008 (Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm) Norfolk- February 4, 2008 - June 10, 2008 (Mon & Wed: days 9:00 am- 12:30 pm and evenings 5:45 pm - 9:15 pm) Norfolk- May 16, 2008 - October 14, 2008(Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm) Norfolk- June 2, 2008- September 30, 2008(Mon & Wed: days 9:00 am- 12:30 pm and evenings 5:45 pm - 9:15 pm) Hampton - March 13, 2008 - August 5, 2008 (Thursday: days 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and evenings 5:45 pm - 10:00 pm) Hampton - July 24, 2008 - December 16, 2008 (Thursday: days 9:00 am- 2:00 pm and evenings 5:45 pm - 10:00 pm ) All Dates are subject to change! Externship periods are included in dates. |
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Average class size is about 8-12 students. |
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Do I have to be certified to work in a
pharmacy? |
Not as long as you are in an approved training program such as
ours and working towards becoming a certified pharmacy technician.
You have nine months to become certified. |
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Upcoming Classes
Norfolk Jan 4, 2008 5-month Fridays only Feb 4, 2008 4-month Monday & Wednesday days & evenings May 16, 2008 5-month Fridays only June 2, 2008 4-month Monday & Wednesday days & evenings
Hampton March 13, 2008 5-month Thursdays days & evenings July 24, 2008 5-month Thursdays days & evenings
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