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Pharmacy Technician

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Jobs available locally

3,231

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$36,088 – $55,869

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

Jobs available locally

433

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$25,417 – $47,715

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Jobs available locally

2,434

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$87,169 – $171,374

What is the Pharmacy Technician program?

Alamo Community Colleges District - Continuing Education is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. With the CPhT credential, technicians demonstrate their knowledge and commitment in medication safety and effective patient care across pharmacy settings. Employers prefer, and many require, their pharmacy technicians to be PTCB CPhTs. Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in supporting pharmacists and providing safe and effective care to patients in community, hospital/health system, ambulatory care, military, compounding, online, veterinary, and other practice settings. Specific responsibilities will vary by the type of practice setting and the technician’s level of experience. In general, a pharmacy technician may take and review medication histories, enter prescription orders, package and label prescriptions & operate automated dispensing systems, maintain inventories, process insurance claims, and compound sterile preparations.

**Student Background Disclaimer:

Many healthcare-related positions require applicants to undergo a criminal background fingerprint test and/or drug screening. A criminal history may prevent licensing, certification or employability.
As you are considering a CE program that requires a criminal background/fingerprint test and/or drug screening, are responsible:
  • For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
  • Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
  • Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.

Courses 

  • Introduction To Pharmacy - PHRA 1001
  • Pharmaceutical Mathematics I - PHRA 1009
  • Pharmaceutical Mathematics II - PHRA 1047
  • Pharmacy DRUG - Therapy & Treatment - PHRA 1041
  • Mental Health First Aid - PMHS 1091
  • Community Pharmacy Practice - PHRA 1091
  • Ethics And Texas Pharmacy Law - PHRA 1002
  • Intravenous Admixture & Sterile Compounding - PHRA 1091
  • Certification Review - PHRA 1043

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

346 Contact Hours

6 Months

Certification

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website

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Program Requirements    CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist

Background Check (completed at www.precheck.com) and Drug Test

Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Have a high school diploma or GED

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet

 

Tuition

$4,388
 
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance FY 2022-2023  
Tuition and Fees (includes books, Technician-in-Training License and certification exam voucher) $4,087.00
Supplies (scrubs with embroidering) $0
Personal/Miscellaneous $55.00
Total Estimate $4,087.00
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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. 

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Financial Aid Resources 

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Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

CE Program Information

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HB 1508 Licensing Requirement

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

For more information, please visit: alamo.edu/hb1508