Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Northwest Educational Center is a one- to two-year credential offered by a private for-profit institution in Houston, TX. This program falls within the health and medical administrative services field (CIP 51.0805) and trains students in pharmaceutical terminology, drug dispensing procedures, and pharmacy operations to support licensed pharmacists in retail and institutional settings.

Northwest Educational Center also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Barbering/Barber, all at the certificate level. Students in the pharmacy technician program can expect coursework covering medication preparation, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for national certification exams such as the PTCE or ExCPT.