Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Program
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals,
home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This
course is designed to teach students in a retail setting the knowledge and skills
necessary to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. The course will consist of a 60 hour
instructor led class followed by an 80 hour externship in an actual pharmacy setting.
The course will prepare the student to take the National Certification Exam to become
PTCB certified. The instructor led portion of the class will review various topics
including pharmacy operations, pharmacy law, pharmaceutical calculations, routes of
administration, medical abbreviations, medication dosage forms, interpreting drug
orders, regulations and the top two hundred prescription medications.
In partnership with CVS Pharmacies, the externship portion of the course is designed
to give the student real world experience in a retail pharmacy setting to reinforce
the topics studied in the classroom. Students will also be given practical knowledge
on the interview process and what employers are seeking in a candidate. This is a
fast-paced class that requires students to have a basic understanding of fractions,
formulas, and conversions. $1399. Not eligible for tuition waivers.
Massachusetts Employers: Are you a small business employer with 100 employees or
less? This course is approved through Commonwealth Corporation under the Massachusetts
Workforce Express Fund. Tuition must be paid by employer (not employee). If approved,
the state reimburses the employer 50% of the tuition. Pharmacy Tech approved course
# is 113947
State Application
September 17 - December 12 Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 - 9:00pm
Bedford
Externship Hours: 80 hours. To be arranged with Host Location
To apply email Ellen at wrighte@Middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3570
Program Prerequisites:
- Students must have HS diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
- It is strongly recommended that students have strong mathematics, spelling, and reading skills. Classes that would be a useful foundation for this work are high school chemistry, algebra, and English.
- Students are required to take a MCC Math Assessment test. In lieu of the assessment, students can provide HS transcripts indicating High School Math with a C or better.
- Give permission for a CORI & SORI background check with MCC.
- Prior to start of Externship hours, students must apply for and receive their Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training License
- Prior to start of Externship hours, CVS will conduct a drug test.