Program Purpose:
To prepare students to assist a pharmacist with the technical tasks that take place in the pharmacy. Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, the graduates from this program are qualified to work as pharmacy technicians in retail and hospital settings. Program completers are eligible to sit for the national pharmacy technician certification examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy technicians who successfully pass the exam are eligible to use the title certified pharmacy technician. Completers are also eligible to register as a pharmacy technician in the State of Florida.
Employment Types:
Pharmacy Technician in institutional or retail environments.
Program Length:
1,050 clock hours
Admission Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED diploma; TABE scores of math (11), reading (10), and language (10) or an earned associate of applied science degree or higher (official transcript must be sent to Enrollment Services and Student Success at TCC); be 17 years of age or older; successfully pass local/national Level 1 criminal background check (student expense); successfully pass drug screen (student expense); and submit a completed TCC Immunization form.
Program Application:
This is a limited-access program. Persons interested in entering the Pharmacy Technician program should begin the application process during the term prior to which entry is anticipated. Applicants must submit a Pharmacy Technician program application; this is a separate application from the College application.
Division:
Healthcare Professions
Contact:
(850) 558-4500 or healthedu@tcc.fl.edu
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