Professional & Community Programs
                       pharMaCy teChniCian
            NOTE: An attendance rate and final grade of 80 percent or higher is 
                                     required to pass each class.
                     Pharmacy Technician Certificate
        Why You Should Attend:
        According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of pharmacy technicians is 
        expected to increase more than 31 percent by 2018.
        What is a Pharmacy Technician?
        Pharmacy Technicians assist licensed pharmacists in providing medications and other 
        health care products to patients. Employment opportunities exist in retail and mail-order 
        pharmacies, hospitals and assisted living facilities.
        What About Licensing?
        Upon completion of the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program, you must register with the State 
        of New Jersey in order to gain employment as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. To learn how to 
        register, contact 973.504.6450 or www.state.nj.us/oag/ca/pharm/form/pharmtech.pdf
        What About Certification?
        For certification information, contact the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
        NOTE: Additional study is recommended to prepare for the exam. For more information contact 
        PTCB at 877.782.2888 or www.ptcb.org. Certification is recommended but not mandatory.
        Program Requirements:
        •	 High school diploma or GED Proficiency in spoken and written English
        •	 Basic math skills. Course content includes theory-based medical terminology, drug       
           classifications, dosage calculations, prescription interpretation, drug interactions and    
           inventory control.
        •	 Textbook required for First class, available at College Bookstore.
        •	 White lab coat required for all classes.
        Recommended: It is strongly suggested that you successfully complete Intermediate Arithmetic 
        for the Pharmacy Technician before continuing with the program.
        Intermediate Arithmetic for the Pharmacy Technician Highly Recommended
        CEU 3.0
        This 30-hour course is highly recommended if you are considering the Pharmacy Technician 
        Program. Pharmacy calculations must be done with 100 percent accuracy. This course will provide 
        you with an understanding of the different types of calculations used in today’s pharmacy setting.
        Textbook required for FIRST class, available at College Bookstore. 
        Instructor: M. Thornhill, Tuition $100, general fee $99. Total $199.
        APTC 215-14 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-Noon, September 14-25 (10 sessions)
        Pharmacy Technician
        CEU 8.0
        Instructor: M. Thornhill, Tuition $850 + general fee $149. Total $999.
        APTC 214-26 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., September 28-October 26 (no class October 12) 
        (20 sessions)
        Pharmacy Technician Externship 
        CEU 10.0
        At a retail pharmacy, you will provide assistance to the resident Pharmacist and perform other 
        duties associated with pharmacy. To receive full credit for your externship, you are required 
        to work a minimum of 100 hours. 
        NOTE: Externship sites are available and operate during daytime hours only. 
        Prerequisites: Proof of successful completion of Pharmacy Technician, BLS CPR, criminal 
        background check and physical examination with current immunizations and personal health 
        insurance coverage prior to receiving an externship assignment.
        Tuition $850 + general fee $149. Total $999.
        APTC 216-04 Orientation, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., October 28
        COLLEGE CREDITS
        Ten credits toward a Middlesex County College Degree through the Health Science option 
        may be awarded to students who successfully complete all requirements of the Pharmacy 
        Technician program
        Prior Learning Assessment: Prior experience within the field of phlebotomy may lead to 
        additional credits. Determination is made by committee review.
        For additional information regarding college credit only, contact Steve Larkin 732.906.2581 or 
        SLarkin@middlesexcc.edu.
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