Pharmacy Technician

Career and Technical Education Programs

Credits or Hours: 1050 clock hours

Selection for the Pharmacy Technician program is on a first-come, first-served basis based on the completion of the requirements outlined in the Pharmacy Technician Application Booklet.

Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent your future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.

Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida.  Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours.

Upon graduating from the Indian River State College Pharmacy Technician program, you may be eligible to obtain a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Florida. Learn more on the Florida Board of Pharmacy website.

Completion of the Pharmacy Technician requirements also makes you eligible to apply to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in Florida. The PTCB provides the requirements for obtaining and maintaining national pharmacy certification. Eligibility for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in the State of Florida also requires possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the PTCB website to learn more.

If you choose to reside outside of Florida or one of the compact states after graduation, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Table for Pharmacy Technician

Help Patients Get the Treatment They Need
Fill a critical role in the health care system as a pharmacy technician working under the supervision of a pharmacist. Your day-to-day work might include measuring, mixing, counting out, labeling and recording amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

The River’s pharmacy technician program includes coursework on pharmacology, medication calculations, and more. You will also complete hands-on training in both a community pharmacy and an institutional pharmacy.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for a certification exam and work as a pharmacy technician in retail pharmacies or health care settings. Certified pharmacy technicians are in high demand and regularly receive higher pay than their non-certified counterparts.

Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technician program at Indian River State College is accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP).

Phlebotomy

Career and Technical Education Programs

Credits or Hours: 165 clock hours

Selection for the Phlebotomy program is on a first-come, first-served basis based on the completion of the requirements outlined in the Phlebotomy Application Booklet.

Note that illicit drug use, background check findings, convictions and immunization status may prevent your future employment. In addition, externship sites and employers may have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds and immunization status.

Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida.  Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours.

Completion of the Phlebotomy program requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)—Phlebotomy Technician exam in Florida.

If you choose to reside outside of Florida, IRSC cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum.  If you wish to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)—Phlebotomy Technician exam in another state, contact the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel in the state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.

Eligibility for the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician exam in the State of Florida also requires possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the ASCP website to learn more.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Table for Phlebotomy Technician

Help Patients Get the Care They Need

Fill a critical role in the health care system as a phlebotomy technician trained to draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations or research. Your responsibilities might also include labeling, sorting and recording blood specimens; preparing blood smears; and providing comfort to patients during blood draws.

The River’s phlebotomy program includes 75 hours learning core phlebotomy concepts and 90 hours of hands-on practicum experience in laboratory and health care facilities.

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for certification exams and work as a phlebotomist in a variety of health care settings. Many phlebotomists are able to set their own schedules, making this a highly flexible career.

• Phlebotomy Program Expenses
• Graduate Outcomes
• Occupational Risks
• Phlebotomy Program Student Handbook
• Health Sciences Division Handbook
• Post Exposure Protocol
• CPR Training
• Report Accident (Incident) Form
• AG Student Accident Claim Form
• Liability/Accident Insurance Coverage
• Insurance Procedures
• Allied Health Program Overview
• Refund Policy

Medical Assisting

Career and Technical Education Programs

Credits or Hours: 1300 hours

Indian River State College offers a number of different degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida.  Some professions require both a degree and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the Medical Assisting Certification in the State of Florida is defined in F.S., 458.3485 and also requires possession of a valid form of identification. Please visit the Florida Senate website to ensure your eligibility.

Completion of the Medical Assisting requirements makes you eligible to apply to take the Certified Medical Assisting (CMA) exam in Florida.

If you may reside outside of Florida after graduation, Indian River State College cannot confirm whether this degree program meets educational requirements for professional licensure/certification in your state. Some states have requirements in addition to the program’s curriculum.  If you wish to take the Certified Medical Assisting (CMA) exam in another state, contact the regulator of professions and occupations in that state to determine whether this degree will meet their licensure requirements.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Table for Medical Assistant

Turn Caring into Your Career
Get ready to join one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare field with our Medical Assisting program. This full-time, one-year (1300 clock-hour) certificate program will prepare you for specific clinical, laboratory and administrative roles as a Medical Assistant. You might work in a physician’s office, clinic or other health care setting.

Our program, which has a selective admissions process, combines classroom theory and clinical practice. You’ll learn to perform a wide range of tasks ranging from examination room techniques to assisting with minor surgery, administering medications, educating patients and performing diagnostic procedures including drawing blood and electrocardiography. You’ll also be prepared to schedule appointments, maintain patient files and complete insurance forms.

You will get hands-on experience to make you job-ready upon completion of the program. This includes a supervised, uncompensated internship in a physician’s office or other appropriate facility.

Students who enroll in the full-time day program attend classes Monday through Friday, approximately 6 to 8 hours a day. The 170-hour mandatory clinical rotation is held during daytime hours only.

At the end of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant Certification Examination to earn the CMA (AAMA) credential. Our program boasts a higher-than-average pass rate, so you can be confident in the skills and knowledge you gain at the River.

Accreditation
The Indian River State College Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Review Board (MAERB).