Pharmacy Technician Program
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The Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) program at Seminole State College prepares students for a career as a pharmacy technician. The curriculum, which focuses on management skills and knowledge of higher-level pharmaceuticals, prepares graduates for employment in community and hospital settings.
Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)
The Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma Program is designed to train students in developing and mastering basic technical skills, theoretical concepts, and clerical functions in the operation of a pharmacy.
Graduates of this program will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in compounding (measure/weigh/mix) medicinal drugs, preparing and labeling medicines; filling bottles and vials with the correct quantity of medicine; issuing medicines to the customers; maintaining inventory; keeping patients' medication profiles on specified records, forms or computerized systems; and collecting, organizing and evaluating information for direct patient care, medication review, and department management.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be awarded an Applied Technology Diploma and will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination.
In order to be considered for admission into the Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma Program, students must:
- Apply and be accepted to Seminole State College of Florida and complete the Steps to Enroll.
All students enrolled in a Nursing or Healthcare Professional program with a clinical or practicum component will be required to complete a full background check with drug/alcohol screening. Students are encouraged to review the clinical facility requirements prior to beginning their course work. Before requesting and paying for background check services, applicants with concerns should email the health professions career program advisoror call 407.404.6196.
The Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma program: Approximately $5,800
These amounts include in-state, lab fees, practicum facility requirements and books for the entire program. For more information, please email our health professions career program advisor.
Pharmacy Technician Applied Technology Diploma Program Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| $4,175.20 |
| $15,274.80 |
| $750.00 |
| $320.00 |
| $200.00 |
| $100.00 |
| $5.00 |
| $253.00 |
| Total In-State Program Cost | *$5,803.20 |
| Total Out-of-State Program Cost | *$16,902.80 |
*All costs are subject to change without notice.
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technology program are prepared for employment in a variety of settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug stores, drug manufacturers, wholesale drug houses, health maintenance organizations, mail order pharmacies, and compounding pharmacies. Pharmacy Technicians can work in roles such as Pharmacy Technology Information System Specialists and Pharmacy Benefit Manager.
Opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to grow 6% through 2034, faster than average for all occupations. In 2023, the median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Florida was $41,600.
Articulation to other Healthcare Degrees
Seminole State's Pharmacy Technician program articulates to other healthcare degree programs.
Associate of Science, Health Services Management
The Pharmacy Technician program articulates directly into SSC's Associate of Science degree in Health Services Management program.
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Students that complete SSC's A.S. Health Services Management program may continue directly into the Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences at Seminole State College.
A.A. Degree can help you pursue a major in Pharmacy
An Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree helps students seamlessly transition into a bachelor's degree program at one of Florida's state universities.
Seminole State offers prerequisiste courses for a major in pharmacy. Students studying pharmacy will complete the common prerequisite courses for an upper-division major as part of their general A.A. degree program. After graduating from Seminole State, they can continue their studies at a state college or university with junior standing.