Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Durham Technical Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Durham, NC. It prepares students for entry-level roles supporting licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacy settings. The program falls within the pharmacy technician and assistant field (CIP 51.0805) and provides foundational training in medication dispensing, pharmacy law, and pharmaceutical calculations.

Durham Technical Community College also offers related health and technical programs, including Biomedical Technology/Technician and Surgical Technology/Technologist certificates, as well as programs in Culinary Arts, Architectural Engineering Technologies, and Electrician training. Students interested in healthcare support roles will find this program situated within a broader technical curriculum that spans allied health and skilled trades.