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Pharmacy Technology - Associate Degree

Pharmacy Technology

The Pharmacy Technology Program at Cuyahoga Community College is no longer accepting new program applications and will be discontinued effective Dec. 22, 2024. Current program students must complete their pharmacy technology courses by the end of Fall 2024. For more information, contact Mr. Greg Malone, Associate Dean, Health Careers and Sciences, Eastern Campus, Gregory.Malone@tri-c.edu, and reference the communication you have received about the program discontinuation and how to complete your licensure coursework after Dec. 22, 2024.

Area of Study: Pharmacy Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Pharmacy Technology 

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About Pharmacy Technology at Tri-C:
The Pharmacy Technology associate degree program prepares students for a career as a pharmacy technician in a variety of hospital or retail locations.

  • Two-year program includes medical terminology, medicinal plant chemistry and/or microbiology, bioethics and computer applications.
  • Gain a wide variety of knowledge ranging from the art of compounding a prescription and reading prescriptions to understanding the laws governing pharmacy practice
  • Includes hands-on practicum experience in three different of pharmacy settings.

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Pharmacy Program Director
216-987-2381 or 216-987-2350

PHMPrograms@tri-c.edu 
Eastern Campus, EHCT 230D
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, OH 44122

Health Careers Enrollment Center
216-987-4247
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus - MHCS 126
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3196

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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

ASHP- Accredited Technician Training Program Directory     

International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Technician Association

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

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