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May 8, 2007

Oakton Offers Pharmacy Technician Program

Embark on a pharmaceutical career by enrolling in Oakton Community College's Pharmacy Technician Program this fall.

Students prepare for employment as a pharmacy technician and for the national certification examination in this 12-week course, presented with MRxI Corporation. The Professional Pharmacy Technician Program focuses on the fundamentals and specifics of technician training in various environments, including retail, hospital, and community. All classes are taught by an interim licensed or practicing Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy. Topics include basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations.

Pharmacy Technician is offered at both Oakton campuses. Pharmacy Technician (MLT 125 0W2) meets 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturdays, starting Sept. 8, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Pharmacy Technician (MLT 125 050) meets 6:30 - 9:20 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting Sept. 18, at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

Registration and financial aid for the Professional Pharmacy Technician Program is handled through Oakton Community College. The program is administered by MRxI Corporation, which has local alliances with hospitals, pharmacies, drug companies, and schools. For more information contact MRxI at 630-541-3600, or visit www.mrxicorp.com.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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