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Pharmacy Technician, Diploma


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Southeast Tech’s Pharmacy Technician program educates and trains students for positions in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and other medical facilities working as pharmacy technicians assisting registered pharmacists in all aspects of prescription dispensing.

Pharmacy technicians fill orders for unit doses and prepackages pharmaceuticals and perform other related duties under the supervision and direction of a pharmacy supervisor of staff pharmacist. Pharmacy technician duties include keeping records of drugs delivered to the pharmacy, storing incoming merchandise in proper locations and informing the supervisor of stock needs and shortages. Technicians may also clean equipment used in the performance of duties and assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. People entering this field will find excellent employment opportunities.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program. Please see Academic Handbook for the Healthcare Programs​  for additional/adjusted rules, regulations, and policies regarding your program.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech IT Support Center.

Program Curriculum | 31 Credits Minimum


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*Satisfactory completion of all required course work and approval of Program Chair. Requirements: Achievement of a “C” or better for all PHRM courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

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