Pharm Tech Program at Community College or Should I Go Ahead and Begin The BS?

[Apothecary]

Hi everyone. Kinda new here.
I'm a community college pre-pharm student in San Antonio, Texas.

And Here's my question:

Northwest Vista College offers a pharmacy technology certificate that would take me a year to complete. I'd come out of the program having had an internship in a hospital and in a retail setting.
http://www.accd.edu/nvc/areas/pht/PTcertificate.html
Or,
I could go ahead and start working on my BS, most likely at UIW, a potential 3+ years.

Is this pharm tech program, experience, and certification worth it or should I just go on and get my BS in chemistry and maybe volunteer or shadow?

Thanky,
Apothecary

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[gimpsd]

Hi everyone. Kinda new here.
I'm a community college pre-pharm student in San Antonio, Texas.

And Here's my question:

Northwest Vista College offers a pharmacy technology certificate that would take me a year to complete. I'd come out of the program having had an internship in a hospital and in a retail setting.
http://www.accd.edu/nvc/areas/pht/PTcertificate.html
Or,
I could go ahead and start working on my BS, most likely at UIW, a potential 3+ years.

Is this pharm tech program, experience, and certification worth it or should I just go on and get my BS in chemistry and maybe volunteer or shadow?

Thanky,
Apothecary

In california you can get a tech license by taking the ptcb test. I don't know how it works in texas but you might want to look into it.

 

[dabumba]

In california you can get a tech license by taking the ptcb test. I don't know how it works in texas but you might want to look into it.

In Texas, you also can take ptcb test without attending any school or program. It is a self-study course. Don't waste your money.

 

[Apothecary]

So the program's a waste of time?

 

[Glycerin]

So the program's a waste of time?

Yes. You don't need an expensive program to be a pharmacy technician.

 

[sdn1977]

But...do go on to start on your BS!

 

[velvet75]

Hi Apothecary

I actually attended that pharmacy tech program at NVC and it was very helpful and informative. Plus it is not that expensive, like someone else mentioned above. I spent maybe $1,500 for the entire program, including books. It allowed me to pass the PTCE test with ease. Plus, the two internships that you complete allow for great hands-on experience. I was even offered a job at both sites.
What I did was take the required classes for this program and courses for my BS degree as well. After I finished the tech program I received a certificate of completion in pharmacy technology and an associate of science degree at the same time. Then I transferred to UTSA and finished up my bachelor's degree in 2 years.
BTW, UIW is VERY expensive, which I'm sure you already know.

 

[dana92085]

it is so cool to hear someone from the same area as me! (i go to A&M but i grew up in helotes and have taken classes at NVC) . anyways i got my certification without a class. i got the books off amazon (pm me if you want to know which ones) and i studied really hard but not for very long (spring break--the test was on a friday so i started about a week before). is UIW the only place that you are going to apply? well anyways good luck with everything!

 

[DownonthePharm]

Start your BS, work part time at a pharmacy on the side, find a few study guides and pass the certification without a course.

Best of all worlds.

 

[Apothecary]

it is so cool to hear someone from the same area as me! (i go to A&M but i grew up in helotes and have taken classes at NVC) . anyways i got my certification without a class. i got the books off amazon (pm me if you want to know which ones) and i studied really hard but not for very long (spring break--the test was on a friday so i started about a week before). is UIW the only place that you are going to apply? well anyways good luck with everything!

For my BS? Most likely just UIW.
For PharmD? I'll more than likely apply at numerous texas schools.
Though, UIW would be ideal.