The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a pharmacy technician in a variety of healthcare settings. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and to meet industry standards. Students will gain proficiency in medication preparation, pharmacy law, ethics, drug classifications, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy operations. This program is noncredit (zero units) and tuition-free.

Program Outcomes:

1.Prepare for employment as Pharmacy Technician by developing proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors necessary for safe medication management, patient communication, pharmacy operations, and medication preparation in diverse healthcare settings. 
2. Prepare to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) by applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medication management, patient communication, and pharmacy safety procedures.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate leading to improved employability or job opportunities.

For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html

Course List Hours

Course	Title	Hours
PHMT A030N	Pharmacy Technician Foundations	36
PHMT A040N	Pharmacology and Medication Management	45
PHMT A050N	Pharmacy Law and Ethics	27
PHMT A060N	Pharmacy Calculations	45
PHMT A070N	Pharmacy Operations and Distribution Systems	72
PHMT A080N	Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding	36
PHMT A090N	Pharmacy Technician Certificate Exam (PTCE) Preparation	9
Total Hours		270