The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students for employment as Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy Technicians assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients.  Packaging and distribution of medications are stressed throughout the program.

The Medical Center Campus Pharmacy Technician Program is a Vocational Credit Certificate program that is a 3 semester course of study requiring 35 vocational credits (1050 contact hours). Before entry into the Pharmacy Technician Program, students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (T.A.B.E.) Completion of this test does not guarantee admission to the program.

The Pharmacy Technician program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider. In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Center Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. Please see the ADA Standards listed for this program.

This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.

To facilitate the clinical portion of the program, students are assigned to a clinical facility within Miami Dade County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the campus and to various agencies in the community to which they are assigned for clinical experiences.