This program provides the student with the theory and hands-on experience necessary for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician capable of working in any pharmacy environment. The classroom instruction is combined with practical lab work and a clinical externship that gives you real-life training to become qualified to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and other healthcare products that cure illnesses, ease pain and prolong lives.

Coursework includes areas ranging from understanding and carrying out prescription requests to mixing or preparing medications, monitoring inventory, filing insurance claims and servicing patients.

Program Objectives:

• Prepare students for a successful career as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Teach the student how prescriptions are processed and how best to assist the pharmacist in providing safe medications and quality services to patients.
• Introduce the student to the practice of pharmacy in the different types of pharmaceutical settings.
• Provide the student with an understanding of the various systems of the body.
• Provide the student with an understanding of the use and effects for the most commonly prescribed drugs.
• Provide the student the opportunity to serve, assist, learn and perform patient services with emphasis on the transition from student to professional.
• Have students identify, develop and implement an excellent work ethic.