Gain hands-on training using simulated inpatient pharmacy environments that mirror real-world settings.
Our program includes externship experiences in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings.
Coursework is aligned with current pharmacy technician standards and employer expectations.
You'll be prepared to work in a wide range of professional settings.
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The Pharmacy Technology program trains you to help pharmacists by following legal and workplace rules. You’ll gain technical skills and hands-on experience to support safe medication use in different healthcare settings. The curriculum focuses on accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork. It prepares you to work effectively under the guidance of pharmacists and employers.
Yes. You will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam.
Yes. You will gain hands-on experience through labs, simulation-based learning and externships in local pharmacy settings.
Yes. In addition to applying to the college, healthcare programs have a few extra steps. Learn what to do on the apply to a healthcare program page. There may also be additional requirements for enrollment. Please read the specifics for your program on the requirements page.
At Central Piedmont, you can earn an Associate in Applied Science or a Diploma in pharmacy technology.
| Item | Description | In State Students | Out of State Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | With General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $5,168 | $18,224 |
| Tuition | Without General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $3,496 | $12,328 |
| Books | With General Education Courses | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books | Without General Education Courses | $794 | $794 |
| Activity Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $26/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $35/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $175 | $175 |
| Tech Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $48/semester | $240 | $240 |
| CAPS Fee | Campus Parking - $80/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $107/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $535 | $535 |
| Lab Fee | Included in Course Registration - $27/lab hr. or $216 max/semester | $729 | $729 |
| Accident Insurance | Required for program - $1.60/semester | $8 | $8 |
| Liability Insurance | Required for program - $8.70/semester | $44 | $44 |
| Uniforms | Polo and pants | $50 | $50 |
| Instruments and Supplies | Supplies to use in program training | $385 | $385 |
| CPR/First Aid | One time fee | variable | variable |
| Physical Exam and Immunizations | One time upon admission to program - See Note 2. | variable | variable |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening | One time - required for clinicals | $135 | $135 |
| Graduation Fee | One time fee | $20 | $20 |
| Pinning Fee | One time fee | $30 | $30 |
| Licensure Fee | After graduation | $129 | $129 |
| Total | With General Education Courses | $9,290 | $22,346 |
| Total | Without General Education Courses | $6,770 | $15,602 |
| Item | Description | In State Students | Out of State Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | With General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $3,192 | $11,256 |
| Tuition | Without General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $2,052 | $7,236 |
| Books | With General Education Courses | $1,489 | $1,489 |
| Books | Without General Education Courses | $794 | $794 |
| Activity Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $26/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $35/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $105 | $105 |
| Tech Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $48/semester | $144 | $144 |
| CAPS Fee | Campus Parking - $73/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $97/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $291 | $291 |
| Lab Fee | Included in Course Registration - $27/lab hr. or $216 max/semester | $648 | $648 |
| Accident Insurance | Required for program - $1.60/semester | $5 | $5 |
| Liability Insurance | Required for program - $8.70/semester | $26 | $26 |
| Uniforms | Polo and pants | $50 | $50 |
| Instruments and Supplies | Supplies to use in program training | $385 | $385 |
| CPR/First Aid | One time fee | variable | variable |
| Physical Exam and Immunizations | One time upon admission to program - See Note 2. | variable | variable |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening | One time - required for clinicals | $135 | $135 |
| Graduation Fee | One time fee | $20 | $20 |
| Pinning Fee | One time fee | $30 | $30 |
| Licensure Fee | After graduation | $129 | $129 |
| Total | With General Education Courses | $6,649 | $14,569 |
| Total | Without General Education Courses | $4,814 | $9,998 |
Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.
The Central Piedmont Pharmacy Technology program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
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