Since 2019, the Pharmacy Technician Training Program, at Baptist Health South Florida has partnered with our inpatient and outpatient pharmacies to provide participants with online education modules, on-site group simulations, and 8 weeks of experiential on-site education. Upon successful completion of the program the participant may apply for a State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam.
Length of Training Program
16 weeks (Full time requirement)
Program Accreditation
Pending American Society of Health-System Pharmacists accreditation (Anticipated Winter of 2021)
Program Size
10
Program Fee
Tuition for those accepted into the program is $2,500.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule
Our program attracts, trains and retains excellent healthcare professionals to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained to be collaborative, culturally competent and patient- and family-centered professionals who follow the guiding principles of service, quality, knowledge and diversity.
Eligibility Requirements
- Participants must be aged 18 or older at the start of the program
- Graduated from an accredited high-school or received a GED Diploma
Application Requirements
- Completion of program application
- Copy of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Successful completion of BHSF affiliate criminal background check and drug screen
- Completion of confidentiality agreement
- Compliance with BHSF immunization requirements
- Passing scores for pre-enrollment Math and English competency assessment
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.
Application Timeline
- Where do applicants go to apply? Send email to program director Robert Kraljevich, Pharm.D., BCPS at RobertKr@BaptistHealth.net requesting application information
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When are applications accepted?
October, February, June
- When are candidate interviews? November, March, July
- When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? December, April, July
- When does the program start? January, May, August
Curriculum
Over the 16-week course you will participate in a variety of training experiences including:
- On-line didactic and simulations modules
- On-site simulation experiences
- 8 weeks of experiential rotations
- Retail / Outpatient Pharmacy Rotation
- Hospital / Acute Care Pharmacy Rotation
- Advanced Hospital / Acute Care Pharmacy Rotation
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