Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Carrington College-Albuquerque is a one- to two-year credential at this private for-profit school in Albuquerque, NM. Falling within the pharmacy technology field (CIP 51.0805), this program trains students in prescription processing, pharmaceutical calculations, medication dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy law and ethics.

Carrington College-Albuquerque offers a range of allied health certificate programs alongside Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, including Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Registered Nursing. Students completing this program gain preparation for national certification exams such as the PTCE or ExCPT, positioning them for employment in retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy settings.