Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Lakeshore Technical College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Cleveland, WI. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy support field, the program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and interacting with patients in retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacy settings.

Lakeshore Technical College offers programs across health, technology, and manufacturing disciplines. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing, Computer Support Specialist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Quality Control Technology/Technician. Students in the pharmacy technician program can expect training in pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, pharmacy law, and compounding techniques, as well as preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.