Overview
This certificate will give you the skills and qualifications to work as a pharmacy technician under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. If you’re ready to join the healthcare workforce in a critically important role, the pharmacy technician program might be for you. In addition to preparing for employment, you can also choose to continue your education in the healthcare field.
- Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways
- Explore Careers
With a CCV pharmacy technician certificate, you’ll be prepared to:
- Fill prescriptions, safely store and handle medications, and provide excellent customer service
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, drug classifications, and common drug interactions
- Join the healthcare workforce
- Continue your education to complete a CCV associate degree
If you choose to complete an associate degree and want to continue your education further, CCV has agreements with other institutions across Vermont and throughout the region to make transferring seamless, easy, and affordable.
Students who graduate from CCV with a health science degree can choose from many transfer pathways into bachelor’s degrees, including 2+2 pathways that guarantee just 60 more credits after earning an associate degree at CCV. Additionally, the Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a partnership that provides guaranteed admission and seamless transfer from CCV to participating Vermont colleges and universities.
For a full list of transfer pathways from CCV’s associate degrees, view the transfer pathways search tool.
Related Programs
CCV programs are stackable, meaning they build on one another as you progress toward your goals. The credits you earn in your pharmacy technician certificate can be applied to:
- Health Science A.S.
Classes you take in the certificate will apply to your degree program through a clearly mapped pathway.
