Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Hawaii Medical College in Honolulu, Hawaii is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution. Within the pharmacy technology field (CIP 51.0805), the program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and performing related administrative tasks in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

Hawaii Medical College also offers related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant certificates at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year levels, as well as Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificates at both levels. Students in the Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program can expect training in pharmacology fundamentals, pharmacy law and ethics, prescription processing, and customer service, providing a foundation for sitting for the PTCE or ExCPT national certification exams.