Carrington College's pharmacy technology departments are located in Mesa, Arizona; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boise, Idaho; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Spokane, Washington; and Tuscon, Arizona. While understanding the legal and administrative requirements of the occupation, students are able to practice dispensing, sorting and weighing medications in a mock environment. Most students that graduate from this program are able to work for hospitals and drugstores. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Virginia College has institutions in every state in the Southeast region of the United States, including Virginia but excluding North Carolina. For graduates, Virginia College will assist them with career placement and help them obtain employment with a reputable company. The class sizes at Virginia College are small. The smaller class size results in better instructor-to-peer teaching and learning. Class schedules are flexible, as well. Generally, classes are given on Mondays and Wednesdays to help accommodate everyone's possible work schedule. Virginia College has accreditation from the ACICS.
Lincoln Technical Institute began in 1946. It is now accredited by the ACICS, as well as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Lincoln Technical Institute assists in career placement upon graduation. Instruction for the pharmacy technician program comprises classroom learning, practical lab work and "clinicals." Classes are flexible; students can choose morning, afternoon or evening classes. For those individuals that qualify, financial aid is available.
Brown Mackie College began in 1982 and has a pharmacy technology program based in Atlanta, Georgia. The institution concentrates on one program a month for its students. Generally, the class size at Brown Mackie College is small, allowing the student and instructor to interact more effectively. Brown Mackie College has its accreditation from the ACICS.