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Pharmacy Technology

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 51.0805

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The Pharmacy Technology Program will prepare you to work as a Pharmacy Technician in wholesale or retail pharmacies, home health care, long term care facilities, or in the hospital setting. This program is designed to provide learning experiences and basic competencies that graduates will need for employment.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,461.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $420.00Show moreShow less

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-2052.00

Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsAdministrativeSales and MarketingEducation and TrainingBiologyPsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
  • Enter prescription information into computer databases.
  • Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
  • Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
  • Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
  • Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareInternet browser softwareBilling and invoicing softwareInventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Agar slidesAutoclavesAutomatic bottle filling machinesAutomatic unit dose strip packaging machinesBenchtop colloid millsBlending/agitating machinesBunsen burnersCash registersCentrifugesColloid millsComputer laser printersComputer-based dispensing equipmentData input scannersDesktop computersDouble-beam balancesCapsule counting machinesCredit card processing machinesHEPA filtered biosafety cabinetsLabel printing machinesLaboratory blending or mixing equipmentLaminar flow hoodsLaser printersLiquid dose packaging machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSolid unit dose packaging machinesTablet counting machines3D movement analysis systemsAutomated ESR analyzersBack support braces

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking Conditions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Pharmacy Technicians29-2052.00
  • Pharmacy Aides31-9095.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

  • Prescription and refill requests — review for completeness, flag discrepancies, and resolve common data errors with minimal pharmacist intervention.
  • Pharmacy database records — enter, update, and query patient prescription histories accurately in a high-volume retail or clinic pharmacy.
  • Patient profiles — maintain comprehensive medication lists, noting allergy information and insurance data during routine dispensing workflow.
  • Controlled substances and refrigerated medications — manage storage compliance, documenting temperature logs and security checks independently.
  • Inventory replenishment cycle — receive shipments, reconcile quantities against invoices, and initiate reorder requests when stock falls below par levels.
  • Incoming customer and provider phone calls — handle routine refill authorizations, insurance questions, and callback scheduling with consistent professionalism.
  • Customer service interactions — address questions about prescription status, co-pays, and generic alternatives, escalating clinical concerns to the pharmacist.
  • Payment processing and third-party billing — operate POS systems and submit insurance claims using billing software in a community pharmacy.
  • Prescription workflow prioritization — apply time management skills to sequence tasks by urgency during peak dispensing periods.
  • Compounding preparation — measure and mix non-sterile preparations following standard formulas under periodic pharmacist verification.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
71%
Placement Rate
89%