Pharmacy Technician Program
PREREQUISITES: at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, pass the Pharmacy Technician Screening
Learn the knowledge and skills needed to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), credentialed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), in CCM’s Pharmacy Technician Certification program. Pharmacy technicians work with licensed pharmacists in pharmacies, hospitals, assisted living facilities to properly dispense medications and with insurance companies to ensure the best coverage for the consumer. Through enrolling in the program, students will gain direct connections to employment.
To become a student in the pharmacy technician program, you must participate in the mandatory Pharmacy Technician Screening. Please register and pay the NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee, which covers the cost of a criminal background investigation and expenses incurred by the college to admit you into the program. Students, at their own expense, must satisfactorily complete a drug screening at facilities approved by CCM.
Once cleared, Students will prepare to sit for the PTCB CPhT exam. The class will help previously certified individuals to brush up on their technician skills. Students will engage in training that provides an overview of the profession of pharmacy technician, review of the different career tracks and preparation for interviews with employer partners. The remainder of the program teaches the fundamental skills needed to be a successful pharmacy technician. Students will be required to sit for the PTCB’s Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam.
| Course Code | Course Title | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| AHP-371E | Pharmacy Technician Program Screening | 0 |
| AHP-372E | Pharmacy Technician Core Training | 15 |
For information on current course offerings and how to register, go to www.ccm.edu/workforce/
Pharmacy Technician Program Screening
To become a student in the pharmacy technician program or apprenticeship program, you must participate in the mandatory Pharmacy Technician Screening. Please register and pay the NON-REFUNDABLE processing fee, which covers the cost of a criminal background investigation and expenses incurred by the college to admit you into the program. Students, at their own expense, must satisfactorily complete a drug screening at facilities approved by CCM. AHP-371E.
Pharmacy Technician Core Training
PREREQUISITES: At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, pass the Pharmacy Technician Screening. Once cleared, students will engage in a 150-hour classroom program that provides a five-hour overview of the profession of pharmacy technician, review of the different career tracks that are available and preparation to sit for interviews with employer partners. The remainder of the program is an intensive 145-hour classroom course that teaches the fundamental skills needed to be a productive and successful pharmacy technician. During this course, students will interview with employer partners for employment opportunities. Students will be required to sit for the PTCB’s Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam. AHP-372E.