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Pharmacy Services Management
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Pharmacy Services Management?
- Today’s pharmacy is a complex and stimulating workplace that runs on a combination of skill and teamwork.
- An excellent career for those with an aptitude for leadership and an interest in patient care and safety.
- Combines technical skills with knowledge about marketing, management, and business operations.
Today’s pharmacy is a complex and stimulating workplace that runs on a combination of skill and teamwork. More than ever the pharmacist is a provider of patient care, shifting responsibility for a variety of tasks and services to pharmacy technicians. More highly skilled technicians often move into management roles, working to ensure a safe and efficient pharmacy.
We are no longer accepting applications for the Pharmacy Services Management program. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.
We are no longer accepting applications for the Pharmacy Services Management program. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.
Program Locations
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
We are no longer accepting applications for the Pharmacy Services Management program. If you have questions, please contact us at 888.575.6782.
Delivery:
Online Live or Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Full-Time
16-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 60
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Graduates of Mid-State’s Pharmacy Services Management program are prepared to advance their roles as pharmacy technicians or transition into other roles related to the pharmacy. Their skills and knowledge include third-party payment processing, staff scheduling processes, customer service, and enhancing store sales.
In this program, you’ll be introduced to business operations and apply what you’ve learned through a capstone course. This provides hands-on experience with increasing store sales, creating efficient operations, improving management practices, or enhancing service to patients in a real-life situation. Core program courses are offered via video conference hosted by Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) and are supported by select classes available with Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,339.60
- Books: $1,341.85
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $10,681.45
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Please see the Pharmacy Services Management Program Information Guide for course information.
Instructors
RACHEL GRAFF, AS, BS, MS
Rachel earned her MS degree from Marian University in Fond du Lac and is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). She is a graduate of the Pharmacy Technician program and worked in the field as a CPhT in retail pharmacy before returning to help assist with the pharmacy programs. She started as an instructional assistant and academic support specialist before moving into her current role as program director and instructor.
“Teaching students in this program truly makes me feel like I am making a difference in their lives and the lives of the patients they will serve. Pharmacy technicians are a crucial part of the health care team, and I have the privilege to help prepare them for the workforce in a field I am very passionate about.”
Careers
- Pharmacy Technician Manager
- Senior Pharmacy Technician
Take the Next Step
“Most students go to college to find good-paying careers doing something they enjoy. Mid-State gave me that and so much more as I discovered my passion and achieved more than I ever could have anticipated.”
BRUCE CRUNKILTON
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
