Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Pensacola State College is a one- to two-year certificate offered at this public college in Pensacola, FL. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technology field, this program trains students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations.

Pensacola State College also offers a longer two- to four-year Pharmacy Technician certificate within the same field. Other related programs at the college include nursing, medical assisting, surgical technology, and health information technology, as well as certificates in Culinary Arts, Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, and Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Program coursework typically covers prescription processing, drug classifications, pharmacy calculations, and applicable regulations.