Pharmacy Technician Program
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals,
home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This
course is designed to teach students in a retail setting the knowledge and skills
necessary to practice as a Pharmacy Technician. The course will consist of a 60 hour
instructor led class followed by an 80 hour externship in an actual pharmacy setting.
The course will prepare the student to take the National Certification Exam to become
PTCB certified. The instructor led portion of the class will review various topics
including pharmacy operations, pharmacy law, pharmaceutical calculations, routes of
administration, medical abbreviations, medication dosage forms, interpreting drug
orders, regulations and the top two hundred prescription medications.
An externship with a local pharmacy will be part of the program. The externship portion
of the course is designed to give the student real world experience in a retail pharmacy
setting to reinforce the topics studied in the classroom. Students will also be given
practical knowledge on the interview process and what employers are seeking in a candidate.
This is a fast-paced class that requires students to have a basic understanding of
fractions, formulas, and conversions. Not eligible for tuition waivers.
(60 hours) $1650
Grant funding available for qualified under employed or unemployed Massachusetts residents.
6/4 – 7/24 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Online with Class Meeting Times
Course Number: HLT 715 33 CRN: 14432
Professor: Sharmin
No class week of July 4
To apply email: career_training@middlesex.edu
Note: For Massachusetts employers who would like to send employees to the above course:
Employers may qualify 100% reimbursement through the Mass. Workforce Express Fund.
Tuition must be employer paid. More Info
Program Prerequisites:
- Students must have HS diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age.
- It is strongly recommended that students have strong mathematics, spelling, and reading skills. Classes that would be a useful foundation for this work are high school chemistry, algebra, and English.
- Students are required to take a MCC Math Assessment test. In lieu of the assessment, students can provide HS transcripts indicating High School Math with a C or better.
- Give permission for a CORI & SORI background check with MCC.
- Prior to start of Externship hours, students must apply for and receive their Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training License
- A drug test will be conducted Prior to start of optional Externship hours