Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at Vance-Granville Community College, a public institution in Henderson, NC. The program prepares students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing pharmacy records, processing prescriptions, and providing customer service in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

This program falls within the health services field (CIP 51.0805) and is one of several programs at Vance-Granville Community College. Related programs at the school include Medical/Clinical Assistant at both credential levels, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Electrician. Students can expect coursework in pharmacology fundamentals, drug classifications, pharmacy law, and pharmacy operations alongside preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).