About
Rockland Community College’s Pharmacy Technician program in Suffern, New York, prepares pharmacy technicians to measure medications, manage inventory, receive prescriptions, and maintain patient records. It prepares students to earn certification from NY Registered Pharmacy Technicians & National Healthcareer Association Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). The hybrid program combines in-person instruction on Tuesdays with synchronous online instruction on Thursdays. Coursework covers pharmacy practice, medical terminology and abbreviations, drug delivery systems, pharmacy law and ethics, prescription and medication orders, the health care system, prescription drugs, and controlled-substance regulations. Admission requires being at least 18 years old and having completed high school or its equivalent.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: November 17, 2026 – April 8, 2027
- Leads to: NY Registered Pharmacy Technicians & National Healthcareer Association Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Organization
Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College, Suffern Campus, is a community college in Suffern, New York, with occupational fields including Accounting, Associate Degree in Business Administration, Associate Degree in Computer Support Specialist, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Clinical Medical Assistant, and Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), among others. Its academic structure includes schools focused on arts, education, humanities, social sciences, business, professional studies, nursing, health and wellness, and science, technology, engineering, and math. The college offers both degree programs and certificate opportunities, with classes available in flexible in-person and online formats. Career preparation is connected to changing workforce needs, while community engagement and student organizations contribute to campus life. Nursing, culinary arts, and automotive technology are represented among its areas of study and learning experiences.