Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician Certification program is nationally accredited through the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Pharmacy Technicians are skilled healthcare specialists who work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. This program will prepare the student to pass the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and to obtain the skills necessary to function as a successful pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting. Each student is given the opportunity as an intern to realize the actual on-site job experience in both a hospital and community pharmacy.

This program is designed for either full-time or part-time enrollment. The program begins each fall. See course descriptions for prerequisites and co-requisites. Students will pay for malpractice insurance and will be required to pass a background check and drug screen. Any misdemeanor or felony conviction may prohibit the student from obtaining the appropriate registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and being able to participate in the on-site internship. A TB skin test and seasonal influenza vaccination will be required as well as documentation of TDAP, MMR, Hepatitis B and varicella immunization/history.  Students may also be required to show proof of COVID vaccinations.

Admission Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED, or enrolled in a high school or equivalent program. 
2. Completion and compliance with College of the Mainland’s Application for Admission. Apply to the college at the ApplyTexas website.
3. Complete and submit the electronic Pharmacy Technician Program Application, via Dynamic Forms at https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Start/691305df-855e-43cb-8087-e3778b195e93?SSO=N
4. Interview with Program Director
5. Approved Criminal Background Check
6. Approved Drug Screen

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for graduation, students must have

1. Completed the prescribed courses listed in this Catalog with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better,
2. Passed each PHRA related course listed in the prescribed course of study with a grade of “C” (75%) or better,
3. Met any individually prescribed behavior or remediation-related requirements.

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion.  Program specific information will be provided in course syllabi.

Stackable Credentials

1. Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician
2. Certificate - Pharmacy Technician

Full-Time Schedules 

Certificate - Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time)

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time)

Certificate - Pharmacy Technician

Level One Certificate

Full-Time Student Schedule

Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacy Technician

The AAS degree will help further the opportunities for management and advanced responsibility roles.

Full-Time Student Schedule