Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Albany Technical College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Albany, GA. Within the pharmacy technician and pharmaceutical sciences field (CIP 51.0805), the program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and providing customer service in retail and clinical pharmacy settings.

Albany Technical College offers several related healthcare programs, including Licensed Practical Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, and programs in trades and information technology. Pharmacy technician graduates are typically required to pass a national certification examination, and this program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills needed for that credentialing process.