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.

An externship with a local pharmacy will be part of the program. 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. 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
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(60 hours) $1550

Grant Funding Available – Please inquiry for eligibility requirements

06/13 – 08/03   5:30PM – 8:30PM   Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday          $1,550 
Online with class meeting time
Course Number HLT 715-33    CRN 14388                             PROFESSOR: Sharma

To apply email: wrighte@middlesex.mass.edu

Note: For Massachusetts employers who would like to send employees to the above course:  Employers may qualify for 50% or 100% reimbursement through the Mass. Workforce Express Fund. Tuition must be employer paid.  More Info

Program Prerequisites:

  1. Students must have HS diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Give permission for a CORI & SORI background check with MCC.
  5. Prior to start of Externship hours, students must apply for and receive their Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training License
  6. A drug test will be conducted Prior to start of optional Externship hours

Required Texts: 

 “The Pharmacy Technician" Text 7th edition 

ISBN: 9781640431386 - $89.95

 “The "Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review" 7th edition

ISBN: 9781640431393 - $49.95

 Bundle package: $125.91

Last Modified: 5/3/23