Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program

Application Process

• Applications, including resume/CV, reference letter, and/or transcripts, are accepted year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
• Applicants will be notified by e-mail of acceptance within 1-2 weeks. Please e-mail healthcare@jccc.edu with any questions. 
• Acceptance is based on meeting admission requirements. Students will need to have either completed pre-requisites or enroll in pre-requisite coursework upon acceptance. All acceptances are contingent upon a background check. 
• Background check, physical exam, immunizations, seasonal flu shot, TB test, and drug screen are required prior to the start of clinical work/externship. 

Program Requirements

• Students must be 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED

Program Description

Graduates of JCCC’s pharmacy technician program are trained, competent, caring pharmacy technicians ready for retail or health system entry level-positions. 

Classes will include:

• Small class sizes
• Hands on laboratory experiences
• 150-hour externship that may lead to employment opportunities
• Responsibilities in hospitals and compounding pharmacies
• Classes taught by experienced pharmacy technicians and pharmacisits

Program Costs

• Each course is a separate enrollment with its own tuition. Most courses have a textbook required on the first day of class. 
• Additional costs for supplies, books, background check, physical exam, immunizations, seasonal flu shot, TB test, and drug screen, will average $1,000 for the program. .

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology**
• Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
• Intermediate College Algebra***

* - Prerequisites can be fulfilled through another accredited institution as long as transcripts are provided with program application

** - We highly recommend the face-to-face version, but will accept the two-part online version 

*** - Equivalent to JCCC MATH116. This can be a co-requisite during the first half of the program, but must be completed prior to the start of Pharmacy Calculations. 

Course Schedule