Pharmacy Technician work under licensed pharmacists to help dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
LEARN
- Prescription filling basics
- Counting pills
- Measuring medications
- Labeling products
- Terminology
- Effects of medications
- Communication & human relations skills
- Ethical standards
- Hands-on externship
This program is comprised of classroom instruction and practical externship experience. It provides students with the technical knowledge and fundamental principles of pharmacy practice within retail or hospital setting. It also enables students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination and obtain an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician. Students will learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions and inventory control.
Learn more about being a Pharmacy Technician in the video below from
careeronestop.org.
This program is offered on both the Gloucester and Cumberland campuses.
