Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Program Description
In this short intensive program students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions as pharmacy technicians. Furthermore, upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to pass the national certification exam administered by the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
The Bramson ORT College Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is very practically oriented. Students will learn in modern state-of-the-art laboratories, where they will receive individual attention, hands-on training and tutoring.
The program includes courses in pharmacology, medical terminology, pharmacy calculations, pharmacy procedures and clinical procedures. As well, students will be required to complete an internship at the end of the program. This internship will help students to gain the necessary practical experience needed to obtain employment in the continually growing pharmaceutical industry.
Credits obtained by students while in the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program are transferable to two-year and four-year programs at Bramson ORT College and other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Pharmacy Technician Certificate at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 30 credits.
US Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification Code for Pharmacy Technician: 292052.
Program Summary Chart
Program: |
Associate, Certificate and Diploma in Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician |
Program Length: |
30 credits |
Entrance Dates: |
Rolling Semesters |
Offered: |
Queens & Brooklyn Campuses |
Admission Requirements: |
Admission to the Bramson ORT College Graphic Design Program is open to all students who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of studies.
Please visit the Admissions Office Site for the complete requirements.High School Diploma or GED is required. |
Tuiton & Fees: |
$10, 970 |
Books & Supplies: |
$600 |
Lab Fee:
(One Time Fee) |
$150.00 |
Graduation Fee:
(One Time Fee) |
$50 |
Median Loan: |
N/A |
Graduation Rate: |
33% |
Placement Rate: |
67% |
Department: |
More Information
Accounting Department
Bramson ORT College
69-30 Austin Street
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-261-5800
Email: accounting@bramsonort.edu
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*The Median Loan Debt is calculated base on students who received Student loans to finance their tuition and have completed this program.
| Pharmacy Technician |
18 Credits |
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| Required Major Courses |
| MD101 |
Clinical Procedures I |
3 Credits |
| MD201 |
Pharmacy Procedures |
3 Credits |
| MD202 |
Pharmacy Calculations |
3 Credits |
| MD204 |
Pharmacy Internship |
3 Credits |
| PH103 |
Pharmacology and Drug Administration |
3 Credits |
| SS204 |
Medical Terminology for the Secretary |
3 Credits |
| Required Liberal Arts |
| CP100 |
Introduction to Data Processing |
3 Credits |
| EN100 |
English Composition I |
3 Credits |
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| Elective Liberal Arts |
| General Education Courses (Select six) |
6 Credits |
| Select credits from the list of liberal arts courses which are not required liberal arts. |
Career Outlook
Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility, besides filling prescriptions, is to prepare and dispense drugs that will be administered orally or topically. This generally includes retrieving drugs in the correct dosage form and strength, measuring the appropriate amount of the drug, and producing a prescription label. Other duties of pharmacy technicians include taking inventory of pharmacy supplies and completing pharmacy insurance forms. Graduates of the Bramson ORT College Pharmacy Technician Certificate program will be able to complete all of the tasks listed above.
- Pharmacy Technician
- Specialty Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Call Center- Pharmacy Technician
- Compounding Pharmacy Technician
- Data Entry Pharmacy Technician
- Grocery Store Pharmacy Technician
- Department Store Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Billing Specialist
- Pharmacy Records Manager
- Medical Records Manger
- Pharmacy Triage Technician
- Network Pharmacy Technician
- Specialty Pharmacy Technician
- Hospital Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmacy Order Entry Technician
Employment Opportunities
Below you will find a table of average annual salaries for Pharmacy Technicians. Salaries are listed by both position and industry/ sector. These salaries had been provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center.
Position |
Average Salary |
Industry / Sector |
Pharmacy Technician |
$32,180 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals |
Pharmacy Technician |
$28,490 |
Grocery Stores |
Pharmacy Technician |
$26,660 |
Other General Merchandise Stores |
Pharmacy Technician |
$25,980 |
Department Stores |
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