What You’ll Learn
Prepare for pharmacy technician roles with training in medications, pharmacy operations and patient support.
The Pharmacy Technology program prepares you for employment in pharmacy settings through classroom instruction, lab practice and experiential learning. You’ll develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to assist pharmacists with prescription preparation, medication support and pharmacy operations in a variety of clinical and retail environments.
You will learn how to:
- Understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology
- Build skills in pharmacy math and prescription interpretation
- Learn principles of pharmacology and common medications
- Identify top drugs and understand their uses
- Practice pharmacy procedures in lab settings
- Assist with prescription preparation, reconstitution and IV preparation
- Learn pharmacy law, ethics and HIPAA requirements
- Use PioneerRx pharmacy software, which simulates the processes and workflow of today’s most innovative pharmacies
- Understand safety procedures and record-keeping standards
- Support third-party reimbursement and pharmacy business operations
- Strengthen keyboarding, communication and career readiness skills
- Prepare for clinical training and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
The program is designed to help you build both technical accuracy and workplace readiness for entry into the pharmacy field.
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What You Can Do
Pharmacy Technology can prepare you for careers supporting pharmacists and pharmacy operations in a range of healthcare settings.
Pharmacies depend on trained technicians to help manage prescriptions, support patient service and keep operations running efficiently. If you enjoy healthcare, attention to detail and working in a structured environment, this program can help you build a rewarding career path.
