This certificate prepares students to work as a pharmacy technician under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required of a pharmacy technician including filling prescriptions, proper storage and handling of medication, and professional customer service.
Community College of Vermont, Newport Campus, is a community college in Newport, Vermont, with occupational training in Cybersecurity, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician fields. The Newport center is located in the Emory Hebard State Office Building and serves as a local academic center for CCV. It also houses the CCV Center for Online Learning, extending the institution’s learning resources beyond the campus. Academic advising, orientations, tutoring, and academic mentoring are available through the center and CCV’s support services. The location combines in-person academic-center services with access to online learning resources, while United Way Working Bridges Coordinators support students with transportation, housing, childcare, healthcare, and financial management resources.