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Tammie Davis
Director/Instructor
Tech (Building 9), room 120B
919-536-7200, ext. 8108
davist@durhamtech.edu(link sends email)

Pharmacy Technician (Continuing Education)

Short Term

This course provides the knowledge and skills required to become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist for the safe, accurate preparation and dispensing of medications in both hospital and community settings.

Topics include the study of drugs, quality assurance, order processing, pharmacy law, and the preparation of intravenous and other sterile products.

The curriculum has been evaluated and approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)(link is external) as a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the national certification exam administered by the PTCB and earn the credential of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

The required textbook is $70. Details for purchasing it will be shared on the first day of class.

If you are interested, Register for an Information Session.

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PHM-3250C Pharmacy Technician

This course provides the knowledge and skills required to become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist for the safe, accurate preparation and dispensing of medications in both hospital and community settings. Topics include: the study of drugs, quality assurance, order processing, pharmacy law, and the preparation of intravenous and other sterile products. The curriculum has been evaluated and approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. After successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the national certification exam administered by the PTCB and earn the credential of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

Contact Hours:

110
Section
Number		 Dates Location Building Room Time Format
97969
8/21 - 10/30
8/21 - 10/30
 Main Campus
Tech (Building 9)
Online
115
-
TH 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
-
 Hybrid
97976
8/21 - 10/30
8/21 - 10/30
 Main Campus
Tech (Building 9)
Online
115
-
TH 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
-
 Hybrid

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Pharmacy Technician (Continuing Education)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer

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