Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Northwood Technical College is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution in Rice Lake, WI. The program trains students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations in the pharmacy support field (CIP 51.0805).

Northwood Technical College also offers related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, along with technical programs in Welding Technology and Computer Systems Networking. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program can expect training in medication dispensing, pharmacy law and regulations, drug interactions, and pharmacy information systems relevant to roles in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings.