Pharmacy Technician Certificate

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Admission Requirements

Diploma Possess a High School Diploma or GED
Session Attend a mandatory Information session
ENG-095 Writing Skills II Credits: 3

Total Credits: 3

Semester 1

PMT-111 Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians I Credits: 4 *
PMT-112 Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians II Credits: 4 *
PMT-113 Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians III Credits: 4 *
PMT-299 Pharmacy Practicum/Seminar Credits: 4 *

Total Credits: 16

Semester 1 Advising Note

Pre-requisites: ENG-095 or placement.
These courses are REQUIRED to be taken in this order.
This certificate program is designed as a one-semester program and it generally cannot be taken on a part time basis.

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Upon completion of the certificate program and after attaining a 75% or better score on the Board of Pharmacy Qualification Exam, the student will be able to apply and be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts.
Graduates are prepared to apply and sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Upon passing the National PTCB Exam graduates will be able to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 4 percent for the period 2019-2029.