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Pharmacy Technician

Non-Credit Certificate

Overview

This program has 120 in-class hours and 80 required unpaid externship hours that prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and to obtain the title of Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. This training skills program is offered to everyone seeking employment in the pharmacy technician field. Courses/programs listed with “NC” are non-credit courses/programs.

Program includes:

  • Instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology
  • Principles of pharmacology and pharmaceuticals
  • Drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication, and education
  • Safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation
  • Logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations

Spring 2025 – Quincy Campus

Beginning Date: February 2025
Program cost: $1,150
Course dates: Hybrid, Tuesdays – In-person, Wednesday – Online

Questions

Janet Pearson
Director of Workforce Development
jpearson@quincycollege.edu
(617) 984 – 1752

Pharmacy Technician Courses
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    • Code
    • Course
    • Credits
    • NCN-PMT
    • Pharmacy Technician
    This course with 120 in class hours and 80 required externship hours prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and to obtain the title of Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. Furthermore, this program prepares students for employment in the pharmacy technician field, working under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Course includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations.

Program Details

The program duration is based on a total of 120 hours, and students are required to complete 80 hours of an externship. Classes will be offered in person and online. Attendance is required and must be at 80% or above to graduate from this program.

Spring 2025 – Quincy Campus

Beginning Date: February 2025
Program cost: $1,150
Course dates: Hybrid, Tuesdays – In-person, Wednesday – Online

Externship

To be eligible for the 80-hour externship, students must successfully complete the 120-hour classroom program.

Program requirements

High school diploma, or HiSET or GED,  students must complete a background check (CORI), drug screening, proof of immunization, a negative TB test, and meet other requirements prior to getting accepted in this program.

Tuition costs  $1,150 (Includes books, scrubs, and state test)

Upon program completion, students will receive a certificate of completion

Questions

Janet Pearson, Director of Workforce Development
jpearson@quincycollege.edu  |  (617) 984 – 1752

Business Hours

Quincy Campus
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Plymouth Campus
Monday – Friday: 8:0am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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