CSA 516 - Pharmacy Technician
Course Description
This PTCB certified 130-hour program introduces students to the theoretical knowledge and hands-on training necessary to work as pharmacy technicians in retail, hospital, and fulfillment pharmacy settings. Topics include the history of medicine, pharmacy terminology, prescription processing, compounding, inventory management, and state and federal pharmacy regulation. This program includes taking the PTCB National exam, which is a requisite for course completion.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is available for students who are eligible. We currently have ETF Lite Funds for tuition assistance for the Summer and Fall semesters 2025. These funds are available until fully exhausted or until September 2025 (whichever comes first). It is in your best interest to complete your application as soon as possible, in order to secure your financial assistance. The program application has a section dedicated to determine eligibility. Please complete the application for more details.
Prerequisites
- Place into ENG 099/101 or above on the Workforce Development Placement Exam. This exam may be waived upon review of your college transcript.
- High school diploma or GED/HiSET certificate.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Registration
STEP 1 Collect your required documents (including the placement exam scores).
STEP 2 Complete and submit your program application.
STEP 3 The status of your application will be modified upon review. Students will either receive a "Complete" or "Incomplete" status.
- Complete: You may move forward to enrolling into the course.
- Incomplete: You must correct any errors or provide any missing information specified by the Program Manager.
Textbooks
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Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice
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Author: Karen Davis and Anthony Guerra
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Publisher: Elsevier
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Edition no.: 6th edition
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ISBN-10: 0275973689
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Workbook and Lab Manual for Mosby's Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice
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Author: Karen Davis and Anthony Guerra
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Publisher: Elsevier
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Edition no.: 6th edition
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ISBN-10: 0323734081
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*The last day to enroll for this program is two weeks before the class start date.