Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Pharmacy Technology program graduates are prepared to function as pharmacy technicians in positions requiring preparations of medications according to prescriptions under supervision of a pharmacist. Program graduates are to be competent in the college level areas of communications, math, and interpersonal relations. They are also to be competent in procuring, storing, and issuing pharmacy materials and supplies, as well as maintaining files and records. The program graduate receives an associate degree and is employable as a pharmacy technician.
Graduates are in demand in hospital pharmacies and retail pharmacies.
Courses in algebra, general science, and chemistry are recommended. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.