Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology

Alamo Colleges District

The Pharmacy Technology program provides students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required of an entry-level technician in both community and hospital pharmacy settings. This certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum of didactic as well as hands-on training in prescription filling, inventory packaging, patient profiling, sterile products preparation, and pharmacy calculations. A pharmacy technician is a paraprofessional that aids the pharmacist in the daily tasks and functions of a pharmacy, which include, but are not limited to: customer service, insurance claims processing, and prescription order preparation. Pharmacy technicians contribute to the efficiency and optimal workflow of a pharmacy’s daily operations.

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