This certificate program is offered for seniors only. It is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take either the state examination or the national examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Students will participate in required clinical hours on-site at a local pharmacy facility. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or post-secondary study in the pharmacy field.
This certificate program is offered for seniors only. It is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take the national examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This program currently has a 42% pass rate for students who sit for the Pharmacy Technician Board Exam. Students will participate in required clinical hours on-site at a local pharmacy facility. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or post-secondary study in the pharmacy field.