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ADMISSIONS / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ADMISSIONS
As a prospective student, you should attend an orientation. These informal sessions discuss program requirements, career opportunities and current salaries. Call 410-777-7318 for orientation dates and times.
For program information call 410-777-7310.
RESOURCES
Testing
For testing information call the Testing Center, Student Union Rooms 240 and 250, 410-777-2375.
Financial Aid
For financial aid information, call Student Financial Services, Student Services Center Room 160, 410-777-2203.
For prerequisites and/or admission requirements, check the current college catalog and attend an orientation (PDF).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is my first step?
The first step is to attend an orientation seminar. Call 410-777-7318 for dates and times.
2. What is the average starting salary for a certified pharmacy technician?
55 percent $20,000-23,000
22 percent $22,000-25,000
23 percent $25,000-28,000
3. Do employers recognize certified pharmacy technicians with higher pay rates?
54 percent of those surveyed answer yes.
4. Where do students receive clinical training?
Training is in hospital pharmacies, home health pharmacies and community retail chain pharmacies.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance or e-mail dss@aacc.edu to request special accommodations. For information regarding Anne Arundel Community College's compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, call Karen L. Cook, Esq., AACC’s federal compliance manager, at 410-777-7370 or Maryland Relay 711.
Last Updated: Aug 4 2008 3:53PM