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

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

Available Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn certifications in:

  • CPR
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician

Potential College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

The number of possible credits vary by college. 

*Students must meet minimum requirements. 

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).

Program Location(s)

Classes take place at:

Kent Career Tech Center

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