Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Indian River State College is a one- to two-year certificate offered at this public institution in Fort Pierce, FL. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technology field, this program trains students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and supporting pharmacy operations in retail and institutional settings.

Indian River State College offers a range of related health science programs, including Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Emergency Medical Technology, as well as programs in Barbering, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program can expect coursework in pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, prescription processing, pharmacy law, and preparation for the national pharmacy technician certification examination.