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 and
State Pharmacy exams as requisites for course completion.
If you are a non-native English speaker or received your high school diploma from
a country outside of the US, please click hereto schedule yourself for an English assessment.
Registration Deadline
Registration closes one week prior to the start of class.
Contact Info
If you would like to contact the Center for Workforce Development, please email us
at cwd@rcc.mass.edu.