Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis, a public institution located in Memphis, TN, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This program is classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the health professions field and prepares students to work alongside licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings.

The pharmacy technician certificate is offered alongside a range of other applied programs at TCAT-Memphis, including Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Barbering/Barber, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in medication dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law, and patient record management in preparation for technician certification exams.