Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Central Community College, a public institution located in Grand Island, Nebraska. The program covers pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, prescription processing, and the regulatory requirements that govern pharmacy practice.

This program is part of the pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences field (CIP 51.0805) and prepares students for support roles in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings. Central Community College also offers related health programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, alongside technical certificates in areas such as Energy Systems Technology/Technician and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician.