Pharmacy Technology

Join the exciting world of pharmacy technology! We offer training on state-of-the-art equipment such as Pioneer Rx software, modular clean room with a laminar flow hood, and a Med Dispense machine in a fully functional simulation lab environment. Explore the multiple career options for pharmacy technicians including retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, mail order, assisted living, home health, nuclear medicine, and medical insurance. Learn through interactive, hands-on experience in a lab, as well as experiential rotations through local pharmacies. This program is accredited through the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and will prepare you for the exam to become nationally certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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The Pharmacy Technology Program at Guilford Technical Community College is accredited by ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Program Accreditation and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

The program is now recognized by the  Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as an educational program for technicians who wish to apply for the Certified Sterile Products Technician (CSPT) Program. For more information, please visit the PTCB website. 

Pharmacy Technology Program Outcome Data
Completion Rate Employment Rate National Certification Pass Rate
2021 79 100 100
2022 88 100 100
2023 94 100 100

 

Admission Information

For program admission information, please contact:

Nicholas Foley, Admissions Advisor
njfoley@gtcc.edu
336-334-4822, ext. 50057
Medlin Campus Center, Room 2506

Credentialing Options

Pharmacy Technology, AAS - CIP Code: 51.0805

A 45 58 0

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50407

The Pharmacy Technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.

Graduates will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions, and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medication in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.

Graduates may be employed in retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.

Graduates of the

Diploma
 program are encouraged to take the National Certification Exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The curriculum is considered a 1+1 meaning that all students must complete the
Diploma
 curriculum first and can stop there or apply for admission into the AAS year if they meet the admission criteria stated above. 

The program outcomes listed below apply to both the

Diploma
 and AAS curriculum, however the AAS curriculum is taught from an advanced perspective pertaining to specific advanced levels of employment. At this time, AAS degrees are only recognized in specific hospital settings.

These competencies are designed to meet the requirements of the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Standards of Pharmacy Technician Training Programs.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the AAS program, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills required for safe, legal, and ethical interactions with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
  • Integrate the technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications. 
  • Demonstrate clinical competencies as a pharmacy technician in a variety of settings. 
  • Supervise pharmacy technicians in matters such as conflict resolution, teamwork, and customer service. 
  • Assess measurements, preparation, and/or packaging of medications produced by other healthcare professionals.
  • Execute advanced medical applications in pharmacy practice.

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 19

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 18

Fall Semester II

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester II

Total Credits: 14

Total credit hours required for degree: 65

Electives

1. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives

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Pharmacy Technology Diploma

D 45 58 0 D1

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50407

The Pharmacy Technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.

Graduates will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions, and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medication in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.

Graduates may be employed in retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Graduates from the program may be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.

Graduates of the diploma program are encouraged to take the National Certification Exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The curriculum is considered a 1+1 meaning that all students must complete the diploma curriculum first and can stop there or apply for admission into the AAS year if they meet the admission criteria stated above. 

The program outcomes listed below apply to both the diploma and AAS curriculum, however the AAS curriculum is taught from an advanced perspective pertaining to specific advanced levels of employment. At this time, AAS degrees are only recognized in specific hospital settings.

These competencies are designed to meet the requirements of the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Standards of Pharmacy Technician Training Programs.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the diploma program, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective communication skills required for safe, legal, and ethical interactions with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Perform mathematical calculations essential to the duties of pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings.
  • Integrate the technical skills necessary for safe preparation, storage, and distribution of medications. 
  • Demonstrate clinical competencies as a pharmacy technician in a variety of settings. 

Fall Semester I

Total Credits: 19

Spring Semester I

Total Credits: 18

Total credit hours required for diploma: 37

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About Pharmacy Technology

Pharmacy Technology Program at GTCC

Frequently Asked Questions

The Pharmacy Technology Program is a limited enrollment program that only accepts 20 students. All students begin as diploma level students.

Students interested in applying to this program should contact Nicholas Foley in the Admissions Office for more information.

Tonya Welch, Program Director



Yes. Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822, option 3.

After applying to the program, the admissions office will notify students of acceptance and when orientation will take place for course registration. Students must attend a mandatory program orientation that is separate from the college orientation. During the program orientation, students will be advised on how to register for classes and receive information on completing the required drug testing and criminal background check.

Students can take any of the general education requirements such as math and English before acceptance into the program.

The Pharmacy Technology Program is on the High Point Campus.

Yes. Clinical rotations take place in the spring semester at local pharmacies. You are required to have a criminal background check and drug test before being placed in a clinic. The clinic sites also require that you have the flu vaccine.

This is a hybrid program with some classes and labs on campus and some online. The clinic rotations must be completed on-site at a local pharmacy.

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GTCC is proud
to have Pioneer Rx
as a training tool
in our pharmacy lab.

The pharmacy program partners with PioneerRx, the top pharmacy management system in the industry. PioneerRx enhances our curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning that simulates the functions and workflow of today’s most innovative pharmacies. For more information, visit https://www.pioneerrx.com/.

See how PioneerRx compares to other pharmacy software vendors at Pharmacy Software Reviews website.