The average salary range is $9.40 per hour. The job growth projection is 20%. These are national averages obtained from one of the following sources: Michigan Career Outlook Through 2008, The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics, America’s Career InfoNet or MSN.

$1195 plus books plus $30 for the ACT ® Workkeys Assessment Test. You must also meet identified background checks and health/uniform requirements for your internship site at your own expense.

$114.50. The price of books changes frequently. The best way to verify the price is to call the bookstore at Center Campus (586.286.2093) or South Campus (586.445.7385).

Federal financial aid is not available for Continuing Education programs. However, this program is eligible for Michigan Works funds. Call your local MW site to learn how to qualify or go to http://www.mycareereducation.org.

Macomb does not provide job placement. Our Career Services department does specialize in assisting you in your job search. Career Services is located at Center Campus G102, or South Campus S147, or call 586.445.7321.

You will receive a Macomb Center for Continuing Education certificate indicating that you have successfully completed our program. You will have the knowledge you need to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam. You must make your own arrangements to take the PTCB exam.

You can sign up for the exam with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Go to www.PTCB.org

You must take the ACT ® Workkeys Assessment Test. Testing is done once per month. Visit www.macomb.edu/wdi for dates and form. Completed form must be submitted along with $30 fee prior to testing. Go to www.workkeys.com for more information.

You will need to have a criminal background check. If there is a felony on your record, you will not be able to attend classes. You will also need to meet any requirements as outlined by your internship site. This is at your own expense. These usually include a health screening, TB test, drug test and uniform purchase.

There is one class (84 hours) plus a 200 hour unpaid internship, totaling 284 hours.

Most students complete the program in about five to six months.

There will be tests that you must pass and homework will be graded. More information will be given out in class.

You will be responsible for making up the work that you missed.

Specific details will be given out in class.

No, you must pass the class to be granted an externship.

After you have completed the one required class, you will be assigned an externship site. We have externship sites in approximately four hospitals and many Walgreens stores in the metro Detroit area. You must be willing to drive up to 35 miles, one way, (from Macomb) to complete the externship. Your attendance, class participation, test and homework scores, instructor recommendation and personal preference will all be considered when assigning your externship site. Hospital externships require you to work full-time days. Retail externships allow a more flexible schedule to be completed within 12 weeks. If Walgreens is your externship site, you will be required to interview with the Pharmacy Manager prior to starting your externship.

No. However, you are much more likely to receive a job offer or a letter of reference if you are a stellar intern.

It is possible to lose your internship if you are tardy or have excessive absences or do not display excellent customer service. It is vital that you arrive on time, in proper uniform and work the full shift you agreed to, offer to help in slow times and show excellent customer service.

Register online using Web Advisor or call 586.498.4000 or walk in to the enrollment office at either South or Center Campus.

Email continuinged@macomb.edu with Pharmacy Technician in the subject line.