Pharmacy technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing services to customers, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, medical equipment and supplies, pharmaceutical care services and other health care products and services.
The non-degree Pharmacy Technician Training program prepares individuals to assist pharmacists in these duties. Its combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical components covers these topics:
The two-part program strives to balance technical training and classroom instruction in order to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs and goals established by the pharmacy profession. Classes are held at the Perry Health Sciences Campus, next to WakeMed's flagship hospital in Raleigh.
Pharmacy Technician Training Part 2 allows students to work in pharmacy settings under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and alongside certified pharmacy technicians. This clinical experience takes place in hospitals and medical centers and in community and outpatient pharmacies.
Clinical sites are located across the Triangle region. Students are responsible for providing transportation to an assigned clinical site, which could be up to 40 miles from Perry Health Sciences Campus. The program cannot accommodate special requests for clinical site placement.
Each of the two courses costs $180, and payment is due at the time of registration. Students also must pay these fees:
In addition to the cost of the courses, Pharmacy Technician Training students will pay for the course book and certification exam voucher (costs may vary), as well as the cost of scrubs, a computer and transportation to and parking at clinical site(s).
Workforce Development offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
For more information, contact Shannon Natale at [email protected] or 919-747-0103.
This course prepares you for employment within the pharmacy industry where sterile products are made. Course work includes basic skills for aseptic technique, methods of practical production of sterile products and making dosing calculations associated with sterile products. Successful completion of the course prepares you for employment in hospital settings or other areas where sterile products are made. This course prepares you for a certification as a Sterile Preparation Technician.
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This course introduces pharmacy practice and the technician's role in a variety of pharmacy settings. Topics include medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, and the health care system. Upon completion, you should be able to explain the role of pharmacy technicians, read and interpret drug orders, describe quality assurance, and utilize pharmacy references. Completion of this course does not meet the eligibility requirements to take the national certification exam administered by PTCB.
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This course provides an introduction to the metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement and the calculations used in pharmacy practice. Upon completion, you should be able to correctly perform calculations required to properly prepare a medication order.
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This course is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include Principals of Pharmacy Practice, Introduction to Pharmacy Skills, Community Pharmacy Practice, Institutional Pharmacy Practice, and Professionalism in the Pharmacy. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings.
*All course outcomes are the required ASHP Student Learning Standards.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311272 | 07/07/25 - 10/24/25 | Perry Health Sciences Campus | 298.00 | 18 | Register |
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This course is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include Principals of Pharmacy Practice, Introduction to Pharmacy Skills, Community Pharmacy Practice, Institutional Pharmacy Practice, and Professionalism in the Pharmacy. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings and are eligible to challenge the PTCB National Certification Exam.
*All course outcomes are the required ASHP Student Learning Standards.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Pharmacy technicians are in high demand in the health care and pharmaceutical care industries. With a larger and older population, advances in science and increases in medication availability and usage, the demand for pharmacy technicians in all practice settings will likely increase and their roles expand. As health care becomes more technically complex, the need for educated, skilled and competent support personnel will become more important.
Federal and state laws and regulations and professional standards govern the use of technicians in pharmacies and the requirements for certification and training. More states and employers are requiring certification and training to decrease medication errors and improve the quality of services provided. Most hospitals and community pharmacies in the Wake Tech area require certification for employment.
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy requires the following to register as a pharmacy technician:
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) requires the following for certification:
Wake Tech's Pharmacy Technician Training program is a recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification Board education and training program.