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Pharmacy Technology

Prepare for a career in pharmacy settings. Learn medication preparation, safety and patient support while developing skills in prescription processing, dosage measurement and assisting pharmacists in clinical and retail environments.

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Pharmacy Technology Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Pharmacy Technology (A.A.S.) Associate Degree High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Online Two Years Hybrid
Pharmacy Technology Diploma High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Online One year Hybrid
Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus One year Hybrid
Healthcare - Short-Term Training courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Central Campus, Online 16 weeks or less Hybrid
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Pharmacy Technology (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Pharmacy Technology
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Fundamentals of Pharmacy Technology
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Healthcare - Short-Term Training courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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