Community Blog: Chandler-Gilbert Community College Continuing Education

Health care has become an unbeatable presence when it comes to today's economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, pharmacy technicians held about 285,000 jobs in 2006.

The need for certified pharmacy technicians is expected to increase and according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Melissa Murer-Corrigan, executive director and CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board was recently interviewed by MSN.com's Christina Couch. "The field is expected to grow about 12 percent in the next few years, partly due to the graying population," states Murer-Corrigan." Since pharmacies are one of the most accessible forms of health care available, pharmacy technician positions are everywhere."

Aside from helping pharmacists prepare prescriptions, dispensing medications and maintaining insurance paperwork, dedicated certified pharmacy technicians fill an important role in ensuring patient safety and are increasingly in demand. This may be an ideal career choice for individuals that are interested in pursuing a career in health care without paying thousands in tuition for medical school.

Once students complete a pharmacy technician certification program and pass the PTCB exam, certified pharmacy technicians can search for jobs in not only private pharmacies but also hospitals, nursing homes clinics and home care companies.

In an effort to accommodate this need, the Center for Workforce Development at      Chandler-Gilbert Community College has started enrolling students for the Summer 2009 Pharmacy Technician Certification Program. Click here to view available dates and times for Fall 2009 & Spring 2010.

For more information on all our programs, please feel free to visit www.cgc.edu/cont_ed

Helpful Links
www.ptcb.org.
http://azpharmacy.gov/techappguidelines.html

Financing Your Training

Paying for the training you need can be a struggle and we'd like to help. Need a loan or a grant for financing your online certificate or technical training program? Visit our website
and for more information on Continuing Education Loans click here.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College, in partnership with Gatlin Education, offers online training courses that can be completed in as little as 6 months. Please visit www.gatlineducation.com/cgc to see what courses might be of benefit to your career or re-employment plan. All Gatlin Education courses are also listed on AZ HEAT (http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaHEAT/), Arizona’s Statewide Eligible Training Provider Website. In addition to course listings, this Website provides an annual compilation of performance data that presents specific information about the success of each training program.

If you are a recently separated veteran, been laid off or are coping with other barriers to re-employment, you may benefit from high-value, no-charge job search assistance provided by local One-Stop Career Centers. Services provided at the local One-Stop Career Centers are provided through funding under the Workforce Investment Act. Start the process by attending a Career Center Orientation. Visit www.maricopaworkforceconnection.com, to find the Career Center nearest you. You may be eligible for WIA training assistance; Center Orientations will provide an overview of eligibility and explain the process of accessing Center services.

Today’s environment provides tremendous opportunity to get the training you need to become a valuable employee.  If you have any questions feel free to call Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Center for Workforce Development at 480.732.7080 and ask for Judy

Health care has become an unbeatable presence when it comes to today's economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, pharmacy technicians held about 285,000 jobs in 2006.

The need for certified pharmacy technicians is expected to increase and according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Melissa Murer-Corrigan, executive director and CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board was recently interviewed by MSN.com's Christina Couch. "The field is expected to grow about 12 percent in the next few years, partly due to the graying population," states Murer-Corrigan." Since pharmacies are one of the most accessible forms of health care available, pharmacy technician positions are everywhere."

Aside from helping pharmacists prepare prescriptions, dispensing medications and maintaining insurance paperwork, dedicated certified pharmacy technicians fill an important role in ensuring patient safety and are increasingly in demand. This may be an ideal career choice for individuals that are interested in pursuing a career in health care without paying thousands in tuition for medical school.

Once students complete a pharmacy technician certification program and pass the PTCB exam, certified pharmacy technicians can search for jobs in not only private pharmacies but also hospitals, nursing homes clinics and home care companies.

In an effort to accommodate this need, the Center for Workforce Development at Chandler-Gilbert Community College has started enrolling students for the Summer 2009 Pharmacy Technician Certification Program. Click here to view available dates and times for Fall 2009 & Spring 2010.

For more information on all our programs, please feel free to visit www.cgc.edu/cont_ed

Helpful Links
www.ptcb.org.
http://azpharmacy.gov/techappguidelines.html

Financing Your Training

Paying for the training you need can be a struggle and we'd like to help. Need a loan or a grant for financing your online certificate or technical training program? Visit our website
and for more information on Continuing Education Loans click here.