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program overview
pharmacy technology
* this program is financial aid eligible.
the pharmacy technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.
students will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medications in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.
employment opportunities include retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. graduates from the program may be eligible to take the national certification examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.
students will prepare prescription medications, mix intravenous solutions and other specialized medications, update patient profiles, maintain inventories, package medications in unit-dose or med-card form, and gather data used by pharmacists to monitor drug therapy.
employment opportunities include retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research laboratories, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. graduates from the program may be eligible to take the national certification examination to become a certified pharmacy technician.
clinical practice takes place at duke university medical center, durham regional hospital, veterans affairs medical center, university of north carolina hospitals, rex healthcare, person memorial hospital, lincoln community health center, and selected retail pharmacies.
the pharmacy technology program is accredited for pharmacy technician training by the american society of health-system pharmacists.
learn more about the pharmacy technology profession and durham tech programs (pdf) in this presentation.
program applications are accepted throughout the year. review the admissions checklist and essential skills form.
for more information or questions, contact donna alston, admissions counselor at 919-536-7200, ext. 1122 or tammie davis, interim program director at 919-536-7233, ext. 8108.
spring application deadline is jan 05
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5092.00
degree type
associate in applied science (aas)
location
main campus, online
minimum credit hours
66
program stats
average salary
$33,777
average class size
16
estimated completion time
20-24 months
upcoming program events
current and upcoming course offerings
| course number | title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| aca-122 | college transfer success | 1 |
| bio-163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| bus-137 | principles of management | 3 |
| cis-113 | computer basics | 1 |
| eng-111 | writing and inquiry | 3 |
| eng-112 | writing and research in the disciplines | 3 |
| phi-240 | introduction to ethics | 3 |
| phm-118 | sterile products | 4 |
| phm-120 | pharmacology i | 3 |
| phm-125 | pharmacology ii | 3 |
| phm-140 | trends in pharmacy | 2 |
| phm-155 | community pharmacy | 3 |
| phm-165 | pharmacy prof practice | 2 |
| psy-150 | general psychology | 3 |
“i chose the pharmacy tech program at durham tech because i heard great things about it and i really love it. the instructors are so helpful and welcoming. i feel prepared and confident about taking the certification exam and getting a job in this field.”
—ashley oakley