Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at Emerald Coast Technical College, a public institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The program trains students in pharmaceutical terminology, drug dispensing procedures, medication inventory, and pharmacy law to prepare them for entry-level roles supporting licensed pharmacists.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0805 in the allied health field. Emerald Coast Technical College also offers related certificate programs in Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Pharmacy technician graduates from this program are typically prepared to pursue certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and seek employment in retail, hospital, or institutional pharmacy settings.