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Pharmacy Technician

  • Pharmacy Technician Student

  • Pharmacy Technician classroom

  • Pharmacy Technician students practicing

This program prepares students to become a pharmacy technician in the hospital, retail pharmacy, and pharmaceutical development setting. This program is for noncredit students who are seeking training in the pharmacy technology setting for immediate entry-level employment. This program will also provide preparation for licensing, foundational pharmacy technology skills and training for students to enter more advanced pharmacy technology programs. Students must pass all courses to earn the Pharmacy Technician certificate.

  • Schedule & Information Sessions

    Summer/Fall Session: CLOSED

    July 28 , 2025- November 13, 2025

    In Person Classroom: 
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 
    8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 

    Externship On Site at Partner Pharmacy: 
    Schedule will vary depending on site and student availability

  • Program Courses
    BS HCM1 - Transitional Math for Health Careers  
    VOC PTEC1 - Pharmacy Technician 1   
    VOC PTEC2 - Pharmacy Technician 2  
    VOC PTEC3 - Pharmacy Technician 3
  • Apply/Join Interest List

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you.

    Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program.

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  • Program Cost

    Classes are tuition-free

    Supply/Item Approximate Cost
    Textbook $144.00
    Supplies $40.00
    Uniforms $40.00
    Student ID Badge $10.00
    TOTAL (Approximately) Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice. $234.00
  • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Students will gain employment in an introductory position in the pharmacy technology sector.
    • Students will demonstrate job readiness skills. 
    • Students will progress through the pharmacy technology career ladder by enrolling in further pharmacy technology courses or programs.

Health Care Support Program

  • ELL (English Language Learner) Healthcare Pathways

    The ELL (English Language Learner) Healthcare Pathway Program is designed to provide English language learners with access to vocational pathways in healthcare, which is crucial for ensuring diverse representation and meeting the growing demands of the healthcare industry. We collaborate with non-credit short-term vocational programs in healthcare.

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