Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, a public institution located in Paducah, KY. The program is classified within the health professions field (CIP 51.0805) and prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and performing pharmacy administrative tasks. Graduates are typically prepared to sit for national pharmacy technician certification exams.

This program is offered alongside a variety of other vocational and technical certificates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Related one- to two-year programs available on the same campus include Animation and Video Graphics, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Drafting and Design Technology, and Carpentry, reflecting the institution's commitment to workforce development across multiple fields in the Paducah, KY area.