Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program (1 to 2 years) at Carrington College-Boise is offered by a private for-profit institution in Boise, ID. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technician field, this program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and serving patients in retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacy settings.

Carrington College-Boise offers several related healthcare programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, and Physical Therapy Assistant, as well as a Registered Nursing certificate. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program can expect coursework in pharmacology, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law, and pharmacy calculations, along with preparation for national certification examinations.