The Pharmacy Technician Career Certificate (C.C.) program focuses on planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.
Upon completion of an approved program, completers are encouraged to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification (NPTC) exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This certification is highly recommended in obtaining employment. To work in the state of Florida, a pharmacy technician must be registered. Program completers who are successful on the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam can apply for registration through the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Program completers who are successful on the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam can apply for registration through the Florida Board of Pharmacy. The annual pass rate of first-time test takers on the NPTCC for this institution is 93% and for the most recent thirteen-year period can be found on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board website.
If you are considering employment in a state other than Florida, click here to ensure the program curriculum meets the requirements to sit for licensure or certification testing in that state.
The night (only) program at Deerwood Center will start May 22, 2023
Application due 4/3/2023
Please contact ahkiah.allah@fscj.edu with any questions.
Additional costs: Drug screen, background checks, uniforms, physical and textbooks
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