Your prescription for success!
Combine your attention to detail, math skills, interest in science, and desire to care for others into a career. Our Pharmacy Tech helps you do just that as you explore a path in healthcare that doesn’t involve clinical care.
While learning in our lab and simulated pharmacy, you will:
- Identify medications and their uses
- Prepare a variety of medications
- Learn about drug storage
- Practice infection control and patient safety
- Learn medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Understand drug regulation and control
- Discover basic biopharmaceutics - how drugs affect the body
- Explore legal and pharmacy ethics
Learn to Use
Tools & Equipment
Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:
- Syringes
- Measurement tools
- IV bags
- Capsules, powders, ointments, liquids
- Professional pharmacy software
Earn Certifications
Available Certifications
Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn certifications in:
- CPR
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Earn College Credits
Potential College Credit
Up to 10 free college credits available*
The number of possible credits vary by college.
*Students must meet minimum requirements.
Future Career Options & Earnings
Possible Career Options & Earning Potential
The range of pay for professionals in various health careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.
With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):
- Pharmacy Aid
Entry Level: $31,480 | Median: $36,130 | High End: $40,490 - Pharmacy Tech
Entry Level: $35,430 | Median: $44,340 | High End: $54,740
With additional college and/or advanced certifications:
- Chemical Technician
Entry Level: $44,520 | Median: $58,180 | High End: $85,520 - Chemist
Entry Level: $56,260 | Median: $97,440 | High End: $164,200 - Sales Rep., Technical & Scientific Products (Pharmaceutical Sales)
Entry Level: $60,070 | Median: $125,650 | High End: $194,520 - Pharmacist
Entry Level: $101,740 | Median: $137,860 | High End: $168,540
* Note: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).
Locations
Program Location(s)
Classes take place at:
Kent Career Tech Center
Instructors
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