Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Campus Diploma Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Diploma

Introduction

Pharmacy Technician Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Germanna Community College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2-semester program) options.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate at Germanna Community College is a less-than-1-year certificate program in Healthcare. Students study Medical Terminology I, General Pharmacology, Basic Pharmacy I, Basic Pharmacy II, and Basic Pharmacy I Lab, then complete HLT 290: Coordinated Internship. The program aims to prepare students for entry-level certification.

The certificate is a 2-semester program with courses delivered at the Stafford County Center and online. Students complete an internship in the second semester. Training includes hands-on practice using PioneerRx, a pharmacy-management software used to simulate real pharmacy operations with prescription entry, dispensing, billing, and inventory tasks.

Modules

  • HLT 143: Medical Terminology I
  • HLT 250: General Pharmacology
  • HLT 261: Basic Pharmacy I
  • HLT 262: Basic Pharmacy II
  • HLT 263: Basic Pharmacy I Lab
  • HLT 290: Coordinated Internship

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Pharmacy Technician Certificate at Germanna Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Germanna Community College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Germanna Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Pharmacy Technician Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

During their first semester, all students must complete: a background check, relevant documentation in the Medical Document Manager, and a drug test. When you get started in the Pharmacy Technician program, you will also receive instructions for completing these requirements.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Retail and community pharmacies
  • Hospital and health-system pharmacies
  • Long-term care and assisted-living facilities
  • Mail-order and specialty pharmacies
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Insurance companies
  • Government or military pharmacies
  • With experience and certification: Lead technician
  • Inventory specialist
  • Compounding pharmacy technician
  • Medication reconciliation technician
  • Pharmacy technician supervisor
  • Positions with pharmacy benefit managers and clinical research organizations

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.