What You Will Study:
Highlights
Pharmacy Systems of Operation
Learn the operational fundamentals to include pharmacy laws, standards, and ethics for pharmacy technicians.
Dosage and Calculations of Medications
Learn how to accurately calculate dosages and properly interpret medication labels.
Pharmacology I & II
Learn the basics and issues important in today’s health care settings including legal foundations, over-the-counter and alternative medications, principles of drug action, life span aspects of drug therapies, and substance abuse and misuse.
Program core courses may include:
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Systems of Operations
- Dosage and Calculations of Medications
- Anatomy & Physiology: Systems of Transport & Support
- Anatomy & Physiology: Body Control Systems
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- Health Care Law and Ethics
- Terminology of Body Systems
- Terminology of Body Support
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmacy Technician Exam Success Class
- Pharmacy Technician Externship
- The Microsoft Office
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Grant Information
Sister City Grant (International Students)
ONET Occupational Crosswalk Matches
Estimated tuition costs
| Tuition |
$317/credit X 48 credits = $15216 |
| Books | $225/course X 12 courses = $2700 |
| Activity Fee | $15/Term X 4 terms = $60 |
| Malpractice Insurance - 1 year programs | $20 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| TOTAL |
$18096 |
On-Time Completion Rate and Median Loan Debt 
| Applies to | On-Time Completion Rate | Median Title IV Loan Debt | Median Private Loan Debt |
|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley and Youngstown campuses. | 45.0% | $11,800.00 | $0.00 |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses | 53.5% | $12,578.00 | $0.00 |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses | 49.4% | $12,777.00 | $0.00 |
Note: Median Institutional Loan Debt is $0 for all National College campuses.
Additional Notes: Areas marked N/A indicate that 10 or less individuals graduated from this program during the specified reporting period and used this particular source of funding.
Placement Rates
| Applies to | Placement Rate* |
|---|
| Bristol, Charlottesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Danville VA, Dayton Area, Harrisonburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Online, Parkersburg, Princeton, Roanoke Valley and Youngstown campuses. | 49.7% |
| Bartlett, Madison, Memphis, Nashville, Akron Area and Cleveland campuses. | 61.8% |
| Danville KY, Florence, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Pikeville, Richmond and South Bend campuses. | 54.8% |
| *This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information on this agency, click here. |
Additional Notes: Areas marked with No Data indicate that no students graduated from the program during the reporting period
The State of Tennessee requires that placement rates be calculated individually by campus. Rates are as follows:
| Applies to | Placement Rate** |
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| Bristol | 64.0% |
| Knoxville | 46.2% |
| Madison | 83.3% |
| Nashville | 72.2% |
| **This rate is calculated based on a formula provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). For more information on this agency, click here. |
"My Degree Got Me My Job"
“Timing is everything,” states Candiace Harris, a 2005 graduate from the medical assisting associate degree from the Bluefield Campus (which is now in Princeton, West Virginia). Timing was especially important to her when she graduated high school. Taking the summer off before continuing her education was not an option: “I didn’t want to wait,” she shares. So when her sister brought home a pamphlet from National College, Candiace found the college she was looking for. She liked that she could start immediately and that the classes were small and allowed for one-on-one attention.
"I love my job...I really do."
Not only did Candiace find the support and encouragement she wanted at National, but she got the training and experience she needed for her career in the medical profession. “My degree got me my job,” Candiace declares, “It got me all the jobs I’ve had [since I graduated].” The versatility of her degree was precisely why Candiace chose it; although many people think medical assisting is limited to a doctor’s office, Candiace counters that adamantly. “You can do so many things with it,” she says with enthusiasm, “You could work [in a research and development lab], you can work in the administrative part [of the hospital], phlebotomy, the specimen lab, a dialysis center… you can do a lot with it.” In fact, the ability to move into any aspect of the medical field, whether it was the administrative side, research and development, or hands-on healthcare is what prompted Candiace to choose medical assisting over an LPN program.
Candiace works as a pathologist/lab specialist for the Bluefield Regional Medical Center (BRMC). Her skill and excellent customer service has earned her glowing praises from her employers. “I love my job,” Candiace shares, “I really do.” And, according to her supervisor Christi Sagady, the feeling is mutual: “Candiace’s work is impeccable; her attitude and friendly personality make her a joy to be around…” Christi went on to say, “My positive experience with Candiace has proven that if I need strong qualified applicants in the future, I would seek graduates from National College.”
As one who always looks to enhance her career, Candiace was excited to learn that the Princeton Campus now offers a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is entertaining the possibility of returning to National for the bachelor’s degree. She also likes the new campus location in Princeton. “This campus is beautiful,” she says as she admires the new lab classroom. And of course, the staff is eager to welcome her back: “She’s such a go-getter… a lovely person all-around,” shares Career Center Director Elaine Owens. Candiace looks forward to continuing her upward climb. “Nothing is ever easy,” Candiace shares looking ahead to her future, “but the reward is always the best.”
