Pharmacy program now open for applications

Students interested in the fall 2012 Pharmacy Technology Certificate may now apply at Flathead Valley Community College at the Admissions Office inside Blake Hall on the Kalispell campus.

The deadline to apply is April 13.

A one-semester program offered in partnership with Kalispell Regional Medical Center, the program includes medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology classes at the college. Pharmacists teach classes at the medical center as well.

Students spend about 12 weeks taking 20 hours a week of on-the-job training while rotating through a variety of settings including retail pharmacies and hospital pharmacies. Students also learn in a simulated pharmacy at the hospital that uses candy instead of medicine.

To qualify for the program, applicants must have been accepted to Flathead Valley Community College. Students completing high school who will be 18 by Aug. 27 may apply under provisional status.

The program fills on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must have complete application packets and submit to comprehensive background and occupational health clearance among other requirements.

For more information, contact Robin Graham at 756-3673 or at rgraham@fvcc.edu.