Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Rasmussen College – Ocala prepares students for careers assisting pharmacists in pharmacies and healthcare organizations. The program focuses on preparing medications, providing medications and related assistance to patients, and managing pharmacy clinical and business operations. Program courses include: medical and pharmaceutical terminology, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

Rasmussen College – Ocala

1201 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL

Rasmussen College is a private institution founded in 1900 by Walter Rasmussen to provided business education for residents of Minnesota. Originally known as the Rasmussen Practical School of Business and located in Stillwater, Minnesota, the school was sold in 1961, at which point it was expanded in both curriculum and size through the acquisition of other private institutions. In 2002 the school added online programs as part of its offerings, further expanding the school.

Students at Rasmussen may choose from a variety of programs designed to prepare students for employment in their chosen field. The faculty is composed of experienced, educated, and professional instructors that provide training and education to ensure students develop the necessary skills properly. Graduates will receive a certificate, diploma associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree based on the program of study chosen.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Healthcare Management
• Marketing
• International Business

Ocala Location

The Ocala branch of Rasmussen College Inc is located at 4755 Southwest 46th Court. This campus has a graduating class size which is approximately 410 students per year. This location provides services for students in the form of remedial education classes for program or licensure preparation, flexible scheduling for individuals who cannot make regular hours, and job placement options for students after graduation. Students may learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-investment-disclosure/.

Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rasmussen College – Ocala has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Pharmacy Technicians

Description

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pharmacy technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $27410

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).