Pharmacy Technician

Certificate Transfer

Do you excel in math and science and find medicine and technology fascinating? Do you have strong attention to detail? Then we have the prescription for your career indecision. Become an essential health care worker as a pharmacy technician!

Earning Potential

Pharmacy Technician: $39,905 per year
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program are able to work as technicians in:

Hospitals
Nursing homes
Retail
Insurance companies
Home health care
Public and government health agencies

Locations

North Campus

South Campus

Health Science Pharmacy Technician Pathway, AAS

Transfer

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career. Get real-world experience by working clinical rotations at a local pharmacy. Our program will also arm you with the knowledge and skills you need to pass the National Certificate Exam to be credentialed as a certified pharmacy technician.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

IMPORTANT LINKS

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Pharmacy Technician, Certificate of Technology

Certificate

The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. Learn the valuable skills and knowledge you need to pass the National Certification Exam to be credentialed as a certified pharmacy technician.

1 Year

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 32 credits for this certificate in three consecutive terms.

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From Fear to Healer

Once needle-phobic, one pharmacy tech alumna became qualified to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

I was in school last year, and now I’m giving vaccines.”

Adilene Ambriz Ayala

Pharmacy Technician School Graduate

Adilene Ambriz Ayala is one of our pharmacy tech alumni . She wrapped up our program in 2020, then started working hours as an intern at Walgreens. She is currently contributing to the fight against COVID-19 by administering vaccines, and Walgreens is training her for a senior technician role.