Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Houston Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. The program covers pharmaceutical terminology, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law, and related skills needed to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Falling under CIP code 51.0805 in the allied health field, this program prepares students for technician roles in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings. Houston Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Completers are typically prepared to pursue state licensure and national certification as pharmacy technicians.