Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Austin Community College District is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Austin, TX. The program trains students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and performing pharmacy operations in retail, hospital, and clinical settings.

This program falls within the pharmacy technician field (CIP 51.0805). Austin Community College District also offers related programs such as Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Students can expect coursework covering pharmacology basics, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law, and customer service in healthcare environments.