About
Kapiʻolani Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program in Honolulu, Hawaii, prepares people with no prior field background for entry-level pharmacy technician work in retail or hospital pharmacies. Successful completion leads to a Certificate of Competence from Kapiʻolani Community College and eligibility for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, which can lead to the Certified Pharmacy Technician credential. The 240-hour program combines approximately three and a half months of online classes with an in-person pharmacy externship at a partner pharmacy site. Admission requires qualification or completion of both English 100 (Expository Writing) and Math 82 or higher; relevant course substitutions may be considered. Students who have not completed college-level English and math may take the ACCUPLACER placement test, with minimum reading and math scores required.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: August 31st, 2026 to December 17th, 2026
- Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential
Organization
Kapiʻolani Community College
Kapiʻolani Community College is a college in Honolulu, Hawaii, with academic pathways spanning liberal arts, arts and humanities, business, computer science and information technology, culinary and hospitality, education, healthcare, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences. Its healthcare-related training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The college also provides nursing, emergency medical services, health sciences, and non-credit program options. Its academic resources include a general catalog, class availability tools, continuing education, specialized support services, and campus programs organized by broad fields of study.