About
Suffolk County Community College’s Pharmacy Technician Assistant program in Selden, New York, trains students for employment in pharmacies under the supervision of registered pharmacists or licensed pharmacy technicians and includes preparation for the National Certification Exam. The non-credit program runs across two semesters and includes pharmacy practice, pharmacy law and ethics, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacology, observation, insurance and inventory procedures, and a field work externship. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and Part II requires successful completion of Part I.
At a glance
- Tuition: $3,390 total tuition; $1,695 per semester
- Leads to: National Certification Exam
Organization
Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a public community college serving Selden through its Ammerman Campus. Its occupational education includes Associate Degree in Business Administration, Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic, Associate Degree in Nursing, Computer Aided Design, and HVAC. The college also provides degree programs and short-term options for careers across health, medical, and wellness fields. Academic offerings span many programs of study, with workforce-oriented training available through continuing education and workforce development. Suffolk supports pathways to Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees through partner colleges and universities. The college operates campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, along with a Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead.