Dan Semones - Virginia Western Community College

September 7, 2012
Enclosed is the information you requested related to the Pharmacy Tech Program. Please contact
me at the phone number below and let me know which information session you will be attending.
These information sessions are mandatory.
The information session dates are September 18, September 20, or September 25 at 5:30pm and
will be held on the main campus of Virginia Western Community College in Fishburn Hall, Suite
F01.
Thanks and have a great day!
Dan Semones
Dan Semones
Workforce Development Coordinator
Phone: 540.857.6476 Fax: 540.857.7386
dsemones@virginiawestern.edu

Pharmacy Technician Application Checklist
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming Virginia Western Pharmacy Tech program that
begins October 16, 2012! Please complete this form, including each of the steps listed below, to
be considered for acceptance to the program:
Your Name___________________________________________________________________
Your complete mailing address__________________________________________________
Your Daytime Phone #___________________________________________________________
Alternate Phone contact #______________________________________________________
Your Email address____________________________________________________________
**We must have your current contact information. If you move or change your phone number
or email address after returning this application checklist, please contact us immediately!
Complete each of the steps listed below.
1. Complete a VWCC non-credit college application online at:
http://www.virginiawestern.edu/studenthelp/student/applyonline.php .
2. Provide your assigned Student EMPLID #________________. Please make a note of your
Student EMPLID#. This will be used throughout your studies at VWCC.
3. Complete VWCC COMPASS testing at the VWCC Main Campus, Library basement (visit
http://www.virginiawestern.edu/ltc/ for details). Attach a copy of your test results to
this form. If your test scores fall below acceptable limits, you may re-take the test up to
two additional times. For practice testing, please visit
http://www.virginiawestern.edu/student_life/get_advising/placement_testing.html
4. Attend a MANDATORY Information Session on the program on Sept. 18, Sept. 20 &
Sept. 25 from 5:30pm until 7:00 pm. Call (540) 857-6076.
5. Send this completed checklist, your letter of application and your Compass Test results
to reach us by October 1, 2012. Send this packet to:
Virginia Western Pharmacy Tech Program
Workforce Development Attn: Dan Semones
Fishburn Hall Room F01 D
PO Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038

Program Dates:
Student Information for Pharmacy Technician Program Fall 2012
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 16, 2012 through March 14, 2013, 6:00 pm until 9:30 pm in the
Fishburn Hall Workforce Development Training Room, Suite F01 on the Main Campus of Virginia
Western Community College.
Costs:
$1,599 includes all books, materials and instructions for the class. While students in this non-credit
program are not eligible for Federal Pell grants or traditional State/local tuition assistance programs,
information on possible assistance options will be shared at the Information Sessions.
2011 Dates to Remember:
Sept. 18, Sept. 20, or Sept. 25 for an Information Session, 6:00pm. Call (540) 857-6476 to register.
Oct. 1 Application Deadline
Oct. 5 Admission Decision Date
Oct. 12 Full Payment due for course ($1599)*
Oct. 16 Course begins
*see the Virginia Western refund policy included in this package, PHARAMCY TECHNICIAN PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY for more information.
Requirements:
Students must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED; however, current high school
students may be considered for the program under some circumstances. High school students, please
call Dan Semones at (540) 857-6476 to discuss your individual situation.
Students must be computer literate and have access to a computer with Internet access, an email
address and printing capabilities. Students must complete Virginia Western’s Compass Tests and show
the ability to read, write and do math equivalent to the 9 th -10 th grade level (Math-PreAlgebra, Writing
33, Reading 69). While no specific limits are prescribed by this program, students are advised that the
State and National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and many employers will have restrictions
and limits on:
Individuals who have had disciplinary action against their pharmacy technician license,
certification, or registration in any other jurisdiction, or have been prohibited from
performing the duties of a pharmacy technician by any other state, or prohibited by a
health regulatory board of any state or by any federal agency from practicing, or
assisting in the practice of, any health profession

Individuals who have been convicted of, pled no contest to, or have charges pending of
any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, or a violation of any federal, state, or
local drug law.
Individuals who have been physically or emotionally dependent upon the use of alcohol
or drugs or treated by, consulted with, or been under the care of a professional for any
substance abuse within the last two years.
Individuals who have a physical disease, mental disorder, or any condition, which could
affect their performance of duties
For more information on qualifying for certification, you are urged to contact:
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Phone: 804/367-4456
Web site: www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy
E-mail: pharmbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
2215 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington DC 20037-2985
http://www.nabp.net/

PHARAMCY TECHNICIAN PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY
Tuition for the Pharmacy Technician program in the amount of $1,599.00 is due on October 12, 2012.
Tuition payments can be made after the following process has been completed by the Administrative
Staff of Virginia Western Community College:
� After the admission decision date of Oct 5, 2012, a letter will be mailed to you offering you a
seat in the Pharmacy Tech Program
� You will return the response form indicating your intention to accept a seat in the program
� After we receive your letter accepting a seat in the Pharmacy Tech Program, the Administrative
Staff will enroll you in the program. If you want to confirm that your letter was received and to
verify your registration in the program, please contact Dan Semones, (540) 857-6476.
� Payment can be made at any of the Virginia Western locations, i.e. Main Campus, Greenfield
Education and Training Center or the Franklin Center. Your payment may be made by check,
money order or credit card (NO CASH except at the Main Campus Cashier’s office location). No
financial assistance for the Pharmacy Technician program is available through Virginia Western
Community College’s Financial Aid office. Additional options for assistance with paying the costs
of the program will be shared at the Information Sessions.
Students who are unable to complete the Pharmacy Technician program will be considered for refunds
using the schedule shown below when a written request for refund is received by Virginia Western’s
Workforce Development Division Office; Attention: Dan Semones (PO Box 1400, Roanoke, VA 24038).
Attendance and continuation requirements will be discussed at the Information Sessions.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw in writing before October 23, 2012: Refund amount $1,400.00
Student who withdraw in writing before November 6, 2012: Refund amount $1,200.00
Students who withdraw in writing before November 20, 2012: Refund amount $720.00
No refunds will be provided to students who withdraw on or after November 20, 2012.