Pharmacy Technician I
ATTENTION: Registration for classes may close up to seven (7) days before the class start date.
For registration call #609-570-3311 or email noncreditReg@mccc.edu
For additional information call #609-570-3122 or email noncrediths@mccc.edu
To avoid unnecessary purchases, please do not buy textbooks until seven (7) days before the class start date, as classes are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to monitor your email up to three (3) days prior to the start of your class for important updates or notifications.
Requirements: H.S Diploma or equivalent
A clear understanding of written and spoken English.
This comprehensive 400-hour Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparation Program is broken up into didactic hours (240) and externship hours (160). It is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and pursue a career as a certified pharmacy technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The program encompasses both retail and hospital pharmacy practices, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience, and covers essential topics such as pharmacy laws and regulations, medication terminology, inventory and supply management, medication storage and handling, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacology—including drug names, dosage forms, and administration routes.
Cost: $3500
Class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 2/24-9/17
Pharmacy Technician II
Externships for this entry-level program provide hands-on experience in real pharmacy operations in both retail and hospital settings, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to practice, build essential skills such as prescription filling, inventory management, and customer service, and develop professional connections and readiness for employment. The total accumulated externship experience will be no less than 160 hours and will be completed in-person at designated facilities.
Cost: $500