This certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the field of pharmacy technician. Students will gain an understanding of pharmacy technician entry-level practice.  The program consists of lecture, lab and an externship in a pharmacy. Instruction emphasizes the practical application of entry-level pharmacy mathematics, pharmaceutical terminology, drug packaging and labeling, dosage preparation, inventory systems and management, and customer service.  

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate professional demeanor and communications in a pharmacy environment
• Perform the duties and responsibilities of an entry-level pharmacy technician,  within the standards, ethics and legal parameters of the profession 
• Apply pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols to the dispensing and recording of medications
• Perform computations required for the usual dosage determinations and medication preparation using weight and volume equivalents in metric and apothecary systems
• Perform essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control
• Package and label drug products
• Maintain records associated with dispensing prescriptions

Program Requirements 

The Certificate of Achievement requirements includes completion of all certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course.