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Pharmacy Technician Program

MCTI Pharmacy Technician student in a wheelchair opening a drawer of medication bottles beneath a pharmacy counter in preparation for dispensing medications.

Program overview

In the Pharmacy Technician Program, students acquire essential customer service skills needed to interact professionally with pharmacy customers, co-workers, and other healthcare professionals. Students receive hands-on experience related to pharmacy procedures and essential job duties of pharmacy technicians. Students also receive hands-on experience in receiving, processing, and distributing prescriptions. Emphasis is placed on following all pharmacy related laws and regulations. Students learn to work safely in a team, independently and under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Students receive additional experience and assistance in preparing for national certification.

Please review the Pharmacy Technician Curriculum Guide for more detailed information.

  • Pharmacy Aide
  • Pharmacy Technician

Depending on skills, abilities and interests, students can participate up to three terms.

Job opportunities increase after completion of training. Starting pay may range from the current minimum wage to a higher amount depending on the location of the job.

  • Enjoy working with people, strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve and communicate in oral/written formats
  • Task planning, time management and organization; average clerical perception
  • Ability to use information technology
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Math skills: algebra, proportions, decimals, fractions, weights, and measures
  • Basic keyboarding skills: ability to attain keyboard speed of 30 wpm
  • Demonstrates good judgment; enjoys a variety of tasks

Students who most closely match the U.S. Department of Labor occupational profile for a Pharmacy Technician are accepted for enrollment.


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