Wiki Page, CalRegional Pharmacy Technician Fall 2016: FAQ ~ Classroom Requirements

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2016-09-09T12:12:54-06:00

Do I have to wear a Uniform? (Items sold separately)

You will have to purchase and wear navy blue scrubs (tops and bottoms) at all times. Scrubs can be purchased at Walmart, Target or a uniform store of your choice. Footwear should be clean, preferably white and close-toed. Clean, neat, white athletic shoes are also acceptable.

What is an Externship?

An Externship is a learning opportunity that allows students to practice skills that they have learned while in class in a professional environment. Externships are unpaid and are generally full-time, Monday – Friday. For more information on extersnhips, check out the blog post "Externship - What is it Exactly".

What do I need to do to be placed in externship?

In order to be placed in extersnhip, you must:

1. Successfully complete the classroom portion of the program

2. Meet the financial obligations according to your enrollment and payment plan agreements

3. Complete the required externship prerequisites

What are the Externship Prerequisites?

You are required to provide the following documents to your instructor by the end of the 5th week of class. Priority placement is given to students who complete their externship prerequisites on time.

1. Background Check and Drug Screening

2. Immunizations including

Hepatitis B

Measles/Mumps, Rubella

Varicella

Tuberculosis (PPD-Skin/Chest x-ray, within the last 12 months)

Tetanus/Diphtheria

Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season)

3. Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) - Included in program fee

4. Resume

Program Externship Booklet

The Externship Booklet is your guide to successfully complete externship. Bring your Externship Booklet with you to class and to externship. Click on a link below to download an Externship Booklet.

Pharmacy Technician

How do I receive my Pharmacy Technician License?

To work as a Pharmacy Technician in California, you must submit an application and Affidavit document with the school seal and signature by the program director, pharmacist or registrar as an original to the California Board of Pharmacy. You will then be issued a Registration card. No examination is required.

How to apply to the California State Board of Pharmacy:
Go to http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/forms/tch_app_pkt.pdf

How to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam:
Go to https://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/apply#.VjFhjPmrTWI