Pharmacy Technician

What will I learn?

PCC’s Pharmacy Technician program prepares you to work in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.

To ensure success in this class, you should have knowledge of basic algebra, proportional calculations, reading/writing skills, keyboarding and computer skills. You will learn to measure, mix, count, label and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. You also will learn to operate automated dispensing equipment when filling prescription orders. In most states, technicians can compound or mix some medications and call physicians for prescription refill authorizations. 
You will participate in clinical hours at retail and hospital pharmacies to gain hands-on experience. The locations and times of clinical hours may vary; most hours will be day shifts but some evening shifts may be available. 

Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.

Program requirements

Applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before full acceptance into the program. Additional requirements must be met prior to placement in a clinical setting. To be eligible for admission into the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program, you must have a Classic Accuplacer score of 62+ in reading comprehension, 95+ in sentence skills, and 45+ in elementary math; OR Next Gen Accuplacer scores of 235 or higher in writing and Math NGQA of 260 or higher OR have successfully completed CCR 092 or higher and MAT 103 with a "C" or better (MAT 103 maybe completed prior to program entrance or may be taken with core courses) and a completed application.

Applications will be assessed in the following manner:

1. All academic requirements must be met (assessment scores or classes with a "C" or better)
2. Chronological date of application submitted
3. Cleared background check
4. Negative drug screen (includes a negative screen for THC)

If you have questions about the screening process please call 719-549-3280. The sooner you submit your application, the better the chance of being conditionally accepted.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The licensure requirements for Pharmacy Technician may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.  

Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit National Certification Pharmacy Technician Association to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.  

PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado State Board of Pharmacy 

PCC has not determined if the Pharmacy Technician meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.