Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA offers a one- to two-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This public college program is part of the pharmacy technology field (CIP 51.0805) and prepares students to support licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing pharmacy inventory, processing insurance claims, and preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds.

The program includes instruction in pharmaceutical terminology, drug interactions, pharmacy law, and customer service in pharmacy environments. Related programs available at Kirkwood Community College include Diesel Mechanics Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Culinary Arts, reflecting the college's commitment to broad vocational training in the Cedar Rapids, IA area.