Pharmacy Technician Program

Registration Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED equivalency.
· Proof of math and English proficiency (math proficiency via a passing score on a pharmacy-specific math placement test or Accuplacer).
· Students must be eligible for SC Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
· Proof of vaccinations and/or titers: 2-step PPD, MMR, Tetanus (Tdap), Hepatitis B (with titer), Varicella (or titer), Meningococcal, and Flu vaccine.
. Immunization FAQ’s
· Proof of major medical insurance.
· Criminal background check and drug screen (results may affect program completion or certification eligibility) If in question, please consult with the program manager at crystal.watts@tridenttech.edu.
· Copy of Physical examination recorded on Student Health Record form.

Application Process:
1. Complete the program/SC WINS scholarship application (must be an SC resident and not in default on any student loans). SC Wins Scholarship Application: https://www.tridenttech.edu/programs/ce/funding/workforce-pathways-scholarship.html 
2. Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email from ce.scholarship@tridenttech.edu (please check spam folders) asking you to upload a copy of your valid driver’s license and SSN to a secure link. If you do not receive this email within 5 business days, submit a copy of your valid driver's license to add to your scholarship application and via the Secure Document Upload portal. Secure Document Upload Applications cannot be processed without these documents.
3. After submitting your application, email all required documents (in PDF format) to crystal.watts@tridenttech.edu. This includes:

•  High school diploma or GED
•  Major medical health insurance ID card
•  Immunization records (as listed in “Registration Requirements” above)

4. After ALL documents listed in steps 1, 2, and 3 are submitted, applications will be reviewed. Upon review, instructions to complete math and English proficiency requirements will be provided via email. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applications will be accepted on a “first qualified, first accepted” basis once all requirements have been met.
5. Provide proof of SC Pharmacy Technician Registration at least one week prior to the start of class to avoid being dropped. Apply here: https://llr.sc.gov/bop/techs.aspx

Student Costs:
· Laptop with internet access, webcam, and microphone.
· Uniform: grey scrub top and bottom, clean athletic shoes for lab and clinical work.
· Vaccination and exam fees and health insurance.
· Care Learning modules.
· American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification.
· Professional liability insurance coverage.