Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Atenas College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Manati, PR. The program falls within the pharmacy technician field (CIP 51.0805) and prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and serving patients in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

Atenas College offers a number of related health programs, including Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate degree. Students in the pharmacy technician program can expect instruction in pharmaceutical terminology, drug classifications, prescription processing, compounding basics, and pharmacy law and ethics.