The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program prepares students for the role of support
personnel in hospital, clinical, community, and other pharmacy settings. Working under
the direction of a licensed pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians provide assistance to
the pharmacist in a variety of technical tasks involving the packaging, distribution,
compounding, labeling, and recording of drugs. Students will receive training in drug
products, calculations, dosages, dispensing techniques, inventory management, third-party
billing, and Washington State pharmacy law. In addition to lecture, students will
have hands-on training in a lab environment and an opportunity to complete a practicum
experience. This certificate requires four to five quarters of full-time attendance
to complete the program of study, and has 30-35 credits of foundation courses required
prior to Winter quarter entry to complete the core courses.
Sample Career Options
Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students
the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended
to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admission to Skagit
Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Management (BASM) degree or SVC’s Environmental Conservation, BAS (BAS-EC) and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested
in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work
closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
