Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered by this private nonprofit institution in San Juan, PR. The program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations in retail and clinical settings.

This program falls within the pharmacy support field (CIP 51.0805). Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro also offers related health and vocational programs, including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework in pharmacology, medication dispensing procedures, pharmacy law and ethics, and inventory management.