Why Choose Mid?

A streamlined program, inspired by you.

• The program requires just 24 credits, and with no pre-requisite courses, you begin training on day one. Getting you through the program and into a career as quickly as possible.
• All courses feature a hybrid format with online lectures and on-campus lab sessions.
• Financial Aid is available for this program to help you offset costs while you train.
• Substantial savings get you where you want to be with significantly less debt.
  • Mid's program, with in-district tuition and fees, costs $5,412.50.*
  • Compare this to competitor programs with costs reaching OVER $14,000.

One of seven accredited programs in Michigan.

• We are one of seven programs in Michigan accredited by ASHP, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
• Accreditation is the act of granting recognition, especially to an educational institution that maintains quality and compliance with the ASHP standards.
• ASHP is the only nationally-recognized, non-governmental, non-profit pharmacy association that accredits pharmacy technician training programs in the United States.

Clinical sites close to home.

• Mid's clinical sites range from Cadillac to Alma – and from Midland to Mt. Pleasant. Established hospital and retail sites with reputations for excellence provide you with hands-on experiential training.

Career ready.

• Start in the fall, and by summer you're career ready.
• Many employers only hire technicians who have completed training through an accredited program.
• Local employers are in constant communication with program leadership regarding employment openings.
• Program graduates are often offered jobs immediately after completing their clinical, or even while still in the program.

Overview

Work Environment

• Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies, including those found in grocery and drug stores, and in hospitals. Most work full time, but many work part time. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
• All pharmacy technicians work in clean, well lighted, well ventilated areas.

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician

• Becoming a pharmacy technician usually requires earning a high school diploma or the equivalent. Pharmacy technicians typically complete a post-secondary education program, or they may learn through on-the-job training. Most states regulate pharmacy technicians, which is a process that may require passing an exam for certification.
• Mid's comprehensive training program has laboratory course instruction which emphasizes hands-on skill development. Communication, teamwork, and conflict management are emphasized.
• Coursework prepares students for the national certification exam.

Job/Career Outlook

Earnings*

• If certified in Michigan About $12.24 - $16.16/hour (average $14.34)
• If not certified in Michigan Up to $12.24 - $15.27/hourly (average $13.69)
• Nationally $14.10/hour (average)
• The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Michigan is $29,990.

Employment Outlook (2014-2024)*

• 9% projected growth - Faster than average.

* Information from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014 figures.

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