Pharmacy Technician Special Requirements at Midlands Technical College
Sunday, March 1st, 2009Students are required to purchase and maintain standard white laboratory coats, name tags and a technology patch at an approximate cost of $55.
Students must attain a grade of “C” in all pharmacy, mathematics and science courses to successfully complete the program. Only two pharmacy courses may be repeated.
Distance learners who are concurrently enrolled at one of the other technical colleges must be academically ready to take the first curriculum course in the Pharmacy Technician program.
In addition to the college’s placement test and the admissions requirements of the Health Sciences Department, specific admission criteria to the Pharmacy Technician program on the Midlands Technical College campus include:
Acceptable admission criteria:
HOBET 46 composite percent (minimum reading 46 percent) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
SAT 910 (minimum verbal 430) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18) and MTC writing sample score of 30
Successful completion of the Pre-Health Care certificate with a 2.5 GPA and “C” or higher in each course.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all coursework completed upon entry into Pharmacy Technician program.
High school diploma or equivalent
High school or college credits in mathematics/science (algebra, biology, chemistry) recommended
Computer skills/typing skills (recommended)
Drug record check for drug-related convictions
Current first-aid and CPR certification at time of program entry
Preadmissions interview by the Pharmacy Technician Admission Committee