At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - George County Center, you can enroll in our Pharmacy Technician certification program. The course focuses on offering you essential skills and know-how to be a competent pharmacy technician. The course aims to nurture professionals who are impeccable in managing day-to-day tasks in the pharmacy. It puts emphasis on inspiring students to become skillful in maintaining organized patient files, deploying fluent pharmaceutical terms, and being adept at handling prescriptions with precision and care. This course is painstakingly designed to familiarize students with the role of pharmacy technicians in various healthcare environments, including retail pharmacies and hospitals. The course advances the students' understanding of drug dosage forms and operations such as tablet and capsule fabrication. Beyond gaining fundamental knowledge, you will also be given the chance to practically experience a realistic work environment through an assigned externship within local healthcare establishments. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - George County Center finds pride in shaping capable pharmacy technicians that are well-versed and ready to provide superior service in their future workplaces.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - George County Center is a community college center in Lucedale, Mississippi. Its occupational offerings include Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The college organizes academic and career-technical education through schools and divisions, including Nursing and Health Professions, and also provides workforce training. Its broader offerings include online classes, community services, and career exploration. The George County Center is part of an institution that combines academic programs with career-focused education across its locations.