Pharmacy Technician Program

The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students to perform a variety of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of medication under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Students must hold current certification in American Heart Association BLS/CPR. There is a mandatory Orientation that all students must attend, bring copies of their prerequisites, on Jan 9, bldg 630/226, 9:00am-12:00 noon.

This 9-month hybrid course is held: online, an on-campus lab, and an off-campus clinical practice. The on-campus lab has an option: students will choose; Lab A held on Mon 9am-3:30pm, OR Lab B held on  Tues & Thur, 9am-12noon. This is discussed further at the Orientation. The clinical portion for all students is in the Summer for eight-weeks, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. See schedule below.

Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to sit for national pharmacy technician certification examinations to earn the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential and apply to become a State Certified Pharmacy Technician with the SC Board of Pharmacy.

Prerequisites:

• Passing score on Pharmacy Technician specific math placement test. See below bulleted line. 
• Laptop with internet access, camera, and microphone.
• Uniform: grey scrub top and bottom, clean athletic shoes, for lab and clinical work.
• Vaccinations; 2-step PPD, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, Meningococcal, Flu. Immunization FAQ’s (Record on Student Health Record Form – emailed after registration)
• Copy of Major Medical Insurance & professional liability coverage.
• Copy of Physical examination. Required Essential Functions (Record on Student Health Record Form – emailed after registration)
• Criminal background screen and drug screen. 
• Copy of American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.

To register for this program please read carefully. Students will complete the prerequisites above - and bring copies of all the  documentation to be submitted at the Orientation on 1/9/25.    Apply here asap, class starts 1/9/25:  https://www.tridenttech.edu/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.htm  Complete the application and safely submit ID online, to the secure site, will accept photos uploaded, to our secure TTC website>    Secure Document Upload 

SC resident students may complete the application for the tuition & books scholarship here and attach their identification. Applications without the attached identification will not be considered. 
 

• Once the scholarship application & ID are submitted students will have "conditional acceptance" until they pass the Math Placement test. Students will be notified by email.