Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Technicians work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and perform technical and clerical duties in the pharmacy. The technician may measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts/dosages of medications according to prescription orders. Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician will prepare medications. Pharmacy Technicians may work in hospitals, pharmaceutical laboratories, mail order pharmacies or in retail settings, such as CVS, Walgreens and local grocery stores.

Total Tuition: $1,300.00

For complete details, payment information, registration information, and schedule of upcoming classes, please visit www.blinn.edu/workforce or call the Technical & Community Program division at 979-209-7205.

Program Requirements

PHRA 1001 Introduction to Pharmacy Contact Hours: 64
PHRA 1013 Community Pharamacy Practice Contact Hours: 64
PHRA 1043 Pharmacy Technician Certificate Review Contact Hours: 32

Total: 160 Contact Hours

Verify non-credit course offerings with the Technical & Community Programs Division.