Start Your Pharmacy Career at West-MEC

Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare through West-MEC’s expert-led high school pharmacy science program. The program teaches medical terminology, pharmacy law, quality customer service, pharmacology, preparing prescription medications, and administrative duties such as inventory of drugs and pharmacy operations.

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Why Choose Pharmacy Science at West-MEC?

From foundational instruction to certification preparation, West-MEC provides students with industry-relevant pharmacy education. Our program emphasizes career readiness, real-world application, and opportunities for further education.

High School: Pharmacy Science Program

Program
Overview

One-Year Program: 450 hours

Campuses:

  • Northeast Campus (Phoenix, AZ)
  • Southwest Campus (Buckeye, AZ)


Schedule: Monday–Friday
Northeast Campus

  • Session 1: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
  • Session 2: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Southwest Campus

  • Session 1: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Session 2: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Program
Highlights

  • Simulated clinical environment training
  • Preparation and packaging of medications, including compounding and IV solutions
  • Customer service and inventory management skills
  • Prescription preparation and quality control
  • Exploration of disease treatments using pharmacology

Certifications &
Career Paths

Certifications:

  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Career Opportunities:

  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Clerk
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Preparation for Pre-Pharmacy College Program
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Apply online at west-mec.edu/apply-now and take the first step toward a dynamic career as a Pharmacy Technician.

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