Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Forsyth Technical Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Winston-Salem, NC. The program falls within the pharmacy support field (CIP 51.0805) and provides in-depth preparation for pharmacy technician roles in retail, institutional, and clinical pharmacy settings, covering medication dispensing, compounding, pharmacy law, and drug information management.

Forsyth Technical Community College also offers a one- to two-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate alongside this longer-format credential. Other related programs at the school include Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. The extended format of this program allows for deeper skill development before entering the workforce.