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Pharmacy Technician Training

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:

  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter drugs
  • Pharmacology
  • Medication uses and indications
  • Medication therapies for prevention and treatment
  • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
  • Drug interactions and side-effects
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Sterile intravenous admixture compounding
  • Non-sterile medication compounding
  • Medication dosage forms and administration
  • Controlled substance procedures and management
  • Pharmacy purchasing and inventory management
  • Clinical pharmacy services
  • Pharmacy law, regulations and standards
  • Professional ethics

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.

Financial assistance available

Each of the two courses costs $180, and payment is due at the time of registration. Students also must pay these fees:

  • Part 1 – $100 Supply Fee and $18 Campus Access Fee
  • Part 2 – $119 for Castlebranch services (background check, drug test and documentation tracker), $37 for a rotation manager and $6 for professional liability insurance

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.

Financial Resources and Student Support

For more information, contact Shannon Natale at [email protected] or 919-747-0103.

Pharmacy Courses

Sterile Preparation Technician (Pharmacy)

Course ID: PHM-3260A3   |   Overview

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.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Introduction to Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician

Course ID: PHM-3250E3   |   Overview

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.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Pharmacy Calculations

Course ID: PHM-3250F3   |   Overview

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.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Pharmacy Technician Training Part 1

Course ID: PHM-3250G3   |   Overview

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.

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
311597 07/07/25 - 10/24/25 Perry Health Sciences Campus 298.00 1 Register
311272 07/07/25 - 10/24/25 Perry Health Sciences Campus 298.00 8
Course Cancelled

If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

Pharmacy Technician Training Part 2

Course ID: PHM-3250H3   |   Overview

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.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.


 

Career Outlook


  • Pharmacy Technician
    34970.17
    Starting Salary
    43418.61
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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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.

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Licensure and accreditation

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:

  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent or be currently enrolled in a program that awards a high school diploma
  • Employed by a pharmacy holding a valid in-state pharmacy permit
  • Hold a current pharmacy technician certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or complete a training program approved by the supervising pharmacist-manager that includes the following:
    • Pharmacy terminology
    • Pharmacy calculations, dispensing systems and labeling requirements
    • Pharmacy laws and regulations
    • Recordkeeping and documentation
    • Proper handling and storage of medications
  • Pay a $30 annual registration fee

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) requires the following for certification:

  • Hold a high school diploma or equivalent educational diploma
  • Complete a PTCB-recognized education or training program or equivalent work experience
  • Fully disclose all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions
  • Comply with all applicable PTCB certification policies
  • Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
  • Pay $129 for examination and $40 every two years to renew certification (20 hours of continuing education also is required for renewal)

Wake Tech's Pharmacy Technician Training program is a recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification Board education and training program.

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