Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Pikes Peak State College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Colorado Springs, CO. Within the pharmacy technician field (CIP 51.0805), the program introduces students to medication handling, pharmacy law, prescription processing, and the operational aspects of working in a pharmacy environment.

For students seeking a more extended credential, Pikes Peak State College also offers a two- to four-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at the same campus. Additional related programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. The one- to two-year format is designed to give students a foundational path into pharmacy support roles in a relatively short timeframe.