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The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students for both entry-level and advanced roles across various pharmacy settings. Pharmacy technicians are certified healthcare professionals who perform essential tasks related to pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Often serving as the first point of contact for patients, technicians play a key role in customer service, workflow efficiency, and medication safety. Their responsibilities include assisting with prescription preparation, handling patient and insurance information, managing inventory, operating pharmacy technology, preparing both non-sterile and sterile products, supporting vaccination efforts, and communicating with healthcare providers. As vital members of the healthcare team, pharmacy technicians play a significant role in ensuring the accuracy and overall success of pharmacy operations.

The Pharmacy Technician Program offers two pathways: a Level I Certificate (9–12 months) and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Pharmacy Technology (18–24 months). The program is designed with flexibility in mind, offering the majority of courses online, with select hybrid courses that require limited in-person attendance. Any in-person classes are held in the evenings to accommodate working students. The program also includes clinical requirements to provide hands-on experience in real-world pharmacy settings. In addition to earning a certificate or degree, students will also receive ACPE Sterile Compounding and Immunization Administration certificates, giving them a competitive advantage in today’s job market.

Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the and take a national certification exam. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy will perform a background check and require fingerprints. For more information on types of convictions that may prevent registration with the Board of Pharmacy, please refer to the documents on , and .

Application Procedure

The ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College Pharmacy Technology Program offers full-time and part-time enrollment options.

Apply to the Pharmacy Technology Program

1. Apply to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College
2. Apply to the Pharmacy Technology Program
   1. Applicants must have:
      1. A high school diploma
      2. An equivalent diploma (e.g., GED),
      3. Be working to achieve a high school diploma or equivalent for no more than 2 years
3. The Associate of Applied Science requires completion of the TSI. There are limited spots available. TSI is offered many times throughout the week, check with the testing center on date and times. You must sign up for the TSI ahead of time to ensure a spot on the testing date.

Additional Paperwork

You will be required to provide the Pharmacy Technician Program Director with a copy of your immunization record containing proof (titer, immunization, or physician’s documentation of illness) of the following immunizations 6 weeks prior to clinical placement.

*Varicella
*Tetanus-Diptheria
*MMR-x2
*Bacterial Meningitis (if under 22 yrs. old)
*2 of 3 Hepatitis B (3^rd before end of program)
*Tuberculin skin test (within the last year)
*Influenza vaccine (physician note if allergic to vaccine)
* COVID Vaccine

• Ability to pass a 10-panel urine drug screen.
• Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy will be required once admitted into the program.

• The Texas State Board of Pharmacy will complete a complete background check. If you have certain discrepancies on your background, you will not be able to obtain this registration. Please be aware that certain convictions may result in denial by a clinical site and/or restrict employment in the healthcare field.

• Please refer to for questions regarding offenses.

The pharmacy technician training program has received at least a 50% pass rate in the PTCE licensure exam.