HELPFUL OR HAZARDOUS?
Renton, WA – Pima Medical Institute’s Pharmacy Department Hosts Presentation on Medication Safety

The Pharmacy Assistant students at Pima Medical Institute’s newest campus at 555 South Renton Village Place recently presented a special presentation on the proper care and use of prescriptions in recognition of Medication Safety Month in April. The one hour presentation included that: even medications with safety caps pose a hazard to our children, and clearly understanding what medications you are taking.

“Anyone who has ever been sick or in pain is acutely aware of the benefits of the medications a doctor prescribes,” said Bob Panerio, campus director for the Renton campus. “However, if stored improperly, used after the expiration date, or shared with someone who has not been seen by a physician, the effects can be detrimental. Our pharmacy technician students did a fantastic job of educating their fellow students and staff about this subject and we were pleased to highlight this important topic during Medication Safety Month.”

The 36-credit hour Pharmacy Technician program at Renton prepares students for entry-level employment in the role of Pharmacy Assistant /Technician in private, hospital or retail pharmacies. Day classes are 35 weeks and evening classes are 41 weeks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects are good, especially for those with certification or previous work experience. Employment in this field is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupation through 2012.

The Renton campus, located south of Seattle, offers programs for Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Veterinary Assistant.

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. For more than 30 years they have focused on healthcare and served as an industry leader in medical career training. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training at medical facilities that mirror the working environment they will pursue after graduation.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in: Albuquerque, NM; Chula Vista, CA; Colorado Springs and Denver, CO; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Las Vegas, Nevada, and Seattle and Renton, WA. Additional information is available by calling 1-888-442-5998 or at http://www.pmi.edu.