Pharmacy Technician

Program is not currently eligible for federal financial aid. Application for federal aid eligibility currently is pending with the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Mission

The mission of the Pharmacy Technician program is to equip students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge to be successful in an entry-level position as a Pharmacy Technician. The program aligns with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in pharmacy operations.

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in diverse pharmacy settings, including community, hospital, and institutional environments. The curriculum integrates foundational knowledge, hands-on technical skills, and professional competencies to ensure graduates can support pharmacists in delivering safe, effective, and ethical patient care.

The program prepares graduates to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing this examination are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take this exam, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates should be equipped to:

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of pharmacy practice and healthcare systems.
• Apply pharmacological principles to support safe medication use.
• Perform essential pharmacy operations and management tasks.
• Prepare and compound medications using aseptic and non-aseptic techniques.
• Operate pharmacy technology and information systems effectively.
• Communicate professionally with patients, pharmacists, and healthcare teams.
• Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving in pharmacy practice.