Pharmacy Technician

Quick Program Facts

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Program Description

You will learn the fundamentals of community pharmacy technician principles and procedures.

Class Format

Our pharmacy technician courses will be delivered in a blended format—combining online and face-to-face lectures.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Credentials in Detail

After successfully completing the program, you may register and directly pay for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam through your preferred certification organization:

PTCB vs. NHA Certification: What is the Difference?

Both certifications are recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).

See PharmTechs.org for more details.

Eligibility Requirements

Course List

Costs & Fees

Costs and fees vary. Costs are available in Hello!TCC's Continuing Education Course Descriptions.

Summer 2024 Application Timeline

  • Applications available:  March 4, 2024
  • Application deadline:  July 8, 2024
  • Classes begin:  July 15, 2024
  • Program duration:  July 15–December 5, 2024

How to Apply

  1. Review the Information Session Presentation Slides (PDF)Listen
    • Submit your certification of completion form with your application.
  2. New TCC students only: Complete a CE enrollment form. If you have not previously attended TCC, contact the program director or career advisor for more information.
  3. Gather the required supporting documents & scan them if applicable
    • Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
    • Test score(s), if applicable
    • College transcript(s), official or unofficial, to provide proof of exemption from TSI
    • Information session completion certificate
  4. Download, print & fill out the application when it is available
  5. Email your completed application & supporting documents to TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
  6. Register for class
    • Once you have been accepted, the program director will notify you.

Register & Pay for Classes

Register and pay online for upcoming classes through MyTCCTrack's Instant Enrollment.

For help, follow instructions for how to register for continuing education classes.

Contact

Trinity River Campus

Marisa Galaviz
Program Director

Call 817-515-2328

Email marisa.galaviz@tccd.edu

Trinity River Campus

Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub

Janette Keen
Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1484

Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Advising by Appointment

Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Updated February 29, 2024