Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program at College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technology field, the program trains students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and maintaining patient records in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

College of the Mainland offers related programs in health and technical fields, including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Students in this pharmacy technician certificate can expect instruction in pharmacology basics, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law, and preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination.