About
The Pharmacy Technician certification program at Chesapeake College is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various health care environments. This program focuses on providing students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to work effectively in a pharmacy setting, such as drug calculations, medication and medication orders verification, and inventory management. Successful completion of the program enables students to sit for the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) exam, which is widely accepted as the gold standard in the field.
Organization
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College is a community college in Wye Mills, Maryland, serving five counties along the state’s Eastern Shore. Its occupational fields include nursing, patient care, transportation, HVAC, medical assisting, pharmacy, dental assisting, phlebotomy, veterinary assistance, welding, and medical billing and coding. The college combines associate degree pathways, transfer preparation, and career training for workforce entry. Its offerings include Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), HVAC, Medical Assistant, and Welding, among others. Chesapeake also provides health professions and skilled trades pathways, along with programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The institution presents itself as an inclusive, caring campus community and describes its work as serving communities throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.