Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at Pueblo Community College, a public institution located in Pueblo, CO. The program trains students in prescription processing, medication dispensing, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy law, preparing them for work in retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacy settings.

This program is part of the pharmacy support field under CIP code 51.0805. Students at Pueblo Community College can also explore related vocational programs including Cosmetology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, and Machine Shop Technology certificates. Graduates of this certificate program are typically prepared to sit for the national pharmacy technician certification examination.