Pharmacy Technology Diploma
Program Description (Major Code: PT22)
The Pharmacy Technology Diploma is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of licensed pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences is designed to integrate theory and practice. Graduates will be employable as an entry-level pharmacy technician. As a program graduate, you will be eligible to sit for a national certification exam for pharmacy technologists.
The Pharmacy Technology program at Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
- Cannot be convicted of a felony that occurred within the last ten (10) years, and/or any conviction that was drug or pharmacy related
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services