Pharmacy Tech Career Studies Certificate Program

The Pharmacy Technician Career Studies Certificate program is designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, and package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Program graduates will be eligible to take the Virginia Pharmacy Technician Exam and the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. All course outlines for the program are included.
Date:
2014
Primary Material Type:
Program
Other Material Types:
Program
Institution:
Virginia Community College System
Subjects:
Pharmacy Technician

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Virginia Community College System, comprised of 23 community colleges.
Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Number of weeks per course:
Varies
Number of courses in the program:
6
Program Delivery Format:
Hybrid/blended

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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