Location
Kent Career Tech Center
1655 E. Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Your Prescription for Success!
Combine your attention to detail, math skills, interest in science, and desire to care for others into a career. Our Pharmacy Tech helps you do just that as you explore a path in healthcare that doesn’t involve clinical care.
While learning in our lab and simulated pharmacy, you will-
- Identify medications and their uses
- Prepare a variety of medications
- Learn about drug storage
- Practice infection control and patient safety
- Learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Understand drug regulation and control
- Discover basic biopharmaceutics - how drugs affect the body
- Explore legal and pharmacy ethics
Tools & Equipment
- Syringes
- Measurement tools
- IV bags
- Capsules, powders, ointments, liquids
- Professional pharmacy software
Careers & Earnings
Future Career Options
After High School
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
With Additional Training or College
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Supervisor
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Health Services Manager
- Pharmacist
Future Earnings
The range of pay for professionals in [industry/field] covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into:
College Credits & Certifications
Earn Certifications
Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -
CPR
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Earn College Credit
Up to 10 free college credits available*
*Students must meet requirements.
The number of credits varies by college.
Instructors
Jenny Majeske, CPhT, PTCB, ABD, M. Ed. B.A.
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