Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant program at Wake Technical Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public institution in Raleigh, NC. Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technician field, the program trains students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and processing prescriptions in retail and institutional pharmacy environments.

Course content covers pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, pharmacy law, and patient interaction skills. Wake Technical also offers related health programs at its Raleigh campus, including Medical/Clinical Assistant and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician certificates, as well as vocational and technical programs in Cosmetology, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Computer Systems Networking.