Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician - Fall, Diploma

Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharmacists under their direct control and immediate supervision. They perform nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of a pharmacy, such as: take prescription orders and complete computer entry of these; select and count out medications; check for outdated drugs; operate cash register; coordinate drug orders; fill unit dose packages; prepare IV bags with medication; and perform drug calculations per physicians’ orders. Duties may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.

Clinical placement is determined only after the student has been observed safely and consistently performing all required procedures in specified time frames.

Students may begin the Pharmacy Technician program in either August or January. Please visit with an Admission Representative to discuss your options.

*Laptop Included Program

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program. For more information please see Additional Program Requirements.

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Requirements: Achievement of a "C" or better for all HC and PHRM courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.