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 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.
The externship portion of the course is designed to give the student real world experience
in a 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.
Students must have HS Diploma/GED, high school level math skills, a state or federal issued
photo ID, and must complete a CORI/SORI background check. (60 hours classroom and 80
hours Externship) $1,299.
Course Dates: September 19 – December 14, 2017 (no class November 23rd)
Tuesday/Thursday evenings
Classroom Times: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Bedford , MA campus. Henderson Hall room 210, 591 Springs
Road Bedford, MA
Externship Hours: 80 hours. To be arranged with Host Location
To apply email Ellen at wrighte@Middlesex.mass.edu or call 781-280-3570
