The hospital systems says it will reimburse students who complete the program and work for UPMC in Central Pa. for two years.
have announced a partnership to support area residents who want to pursue careers as pharmacy technicians.program at the community college and are hired by UPMC will receive payments equivalent to the full cost of the program during their first year of employment, in addition to their salaries. In return, the student agrees to a two-year work commitment at UPMC in Central Pa.
“Students who successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program are prepared to sit for the nationally recognized credential of Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board,” Susan Biggs, executive director of Healthcare Education and Training in HACC’s Office of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, said in a news release.
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is a 20-week course that can be taken entirely online. While enrolled in the program, students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by working at UPMC in the Pharmacy Department as a paid tech-in-training. “Pharmacy technicians are a crucial part of the team that ensures our patients receive the medications they need,” Lou Baverso, president, UPMC in Central Pa, said in the news release. “They work with pharmacists to prepare and deliver medications to our patients and maintain accurate inventory and patient records. Our partnership with HACC allows students to earn this important certification, gain valuable work experience, and have the cost of the program be reimbursed.
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