About
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Pharmacy Technician program meets Pharmacy Technician Certification Board requirements for students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Students will learn interpersonal skills and regulatory standards required of pharmacy technicians. Includes roles and responsibilities of the technician in a variety of entry-level pharmacy operations, responses to regulatory issues, adherence to quality assurance procedures, patient and medication-safety procedures, the procedures for handling of medications and filling medication orders, procurement, billing, reimbursement, and inventory management procedures, and use of pharmacy technology and informatics database software. Students must complete 200 hours of in-person externship in order to complete this program.
Organization
Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Community Colleges
Higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ, offering 2-year degrees, occupational certificates, and university transfer programs. The institution is known for its affordable tuition, small class sizes, and innovative programs designed to support student success. It employs approximately 2,200 staff across a district of 10 colleges, serving over 200,000 students annually.
Highlights:
- One of the largest community college districts in the U.S., serving over 200,000 students annually with strong workforce development programs
- Vision: Excellence in education for a better world
- Mission: The Maricopa Community Colleges ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities through teaching, learning, and service
- Unique focus on workforce and economic development through strong employer partnerships and a new model for engaging businesses to enhance student success