Gain the Critical Pharmacological and Medical Knowledge to Take a Vital Role in Patient Care
Pharmacy technicians assist in filling prescriptions, mixing compounds, updating medication inventory, and maintaining FDA Drug Safety Rules and Regulation. As the face of the pharmacy, these allied health professionals play a fundamental role in the safety of pharmacy operations and supporting the health of their community.
Their job responsibilities include:
- Counting or measuring medications
- Mixing compounds
- Packaging and labeling prescriptions
- Securing refill authorization
Graduate with an understanding of pharmacy operations and the interpersonal skills to provide superior customer service functions like:
- Handling prescription insurance claims
- Collecting patient information and payments
- Updating medication inventory information
- Advising patients on over-the-counter options
- Connecting patients with the pharmacist
Become a Pharmacy Technician in Texas
While physicians and pharmacists need approximately six to eight years of schooling, allied health careers like pharm tech offer opportunities to graduates after securing industry-recognized certifications. Prepare you to sit for the following exams:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam*
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
*Exam fee included in tuition if taken within three months of program completion.
Take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board® Certification Exam — On Us!
When taken within three months of completing the program, SCI will pay for graduates to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) certification exam. Passing the PTCE allows you to register as a Texas State Board of Pharmacy certified technician so you can secure a pharmacy technician job in Texas.
Working as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas
Healthcare is one of the largest, fastest-growing industries in Texas and nationwide. Due to an aging population and advances in healthcare, entry-level pharmacy technicians are in demand. As a pharmacy technician, you’ll work to effectively support your pharmacy team and provide superior patient care.
- The employment outlook of pharmacy technicians in Texas is expected to increase by 21% by 2026
- This means, the projected annual growth of more than 3,500 additional pharm tech positions in Texas
Pharmacy technicians in Texas can find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Retail Pharmacies
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Drug-Related Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Nursing Homes or Long-term Care
- Mail Order
- U.S. Government Agencies
SCI grads have access to our career services team. This team helps you prepare your resume and develop your interview skills, while networks with local employers on your behalf to help you secure your new career as an entry-level pharmacy technician.
SCI Students have gone on to work for companies like:
Southern Careers Institute does not guarantee employment.
Pharmacy Technician Training in Texas
Graduate with advanced knowledge of pharmacy operations and procedures, prescription processing, FDA drug safety rules and regulations, and compounding and pharmacology skills, blended with the necessary customer service and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a position as an entry-level pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy Course Descriptions:
CIS101 Word Processing
Basic techniques of electronic word processing & software applications
CSV103 Customer Service
Practice customer service skills in a business setting with problem-solving & critical thinking
JOB103 Career Readiness
Integrate learned skills into job search techniques & professional development
MAC103 Communication
Study communication skills in a one-on-one or group setting while learning informal writing techniques
MED107 Foundational Body Systems
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, structure & function of the foundational systems of the human body
MED108 Vital Body Systems
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, structure & function of the vital systems of the human body
MED109 Transformative Body Systems
Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, structure & function of the transformative systems of the human body
MED114 Telemedicine Communication
Examine effective communication techniques used by professionals in a variety of medical settings including telemedicine
PHM102 Profession of Pharmacy
Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician
PHM103 Pharmacy Processes
Explore the processes involved in filling prescriptions
PHM106 Pharmacy Administration
Examine the proper procedures for storing medications, placing orders, performing inventory, maintaining & destroying records, as well as the laws governing those processes
PHM104 Compounding
Examine sterile and non-sterile compounding processes with a focus on relevant safety, guidelines, & calculations
PHM105 Pharmacy Settings
Learn about the various settings in which Pharmacy Technicians practice, as well as the terminology, calculations, & processes required in those settings
PHM107 Pharmacology for Foundational Body Systems
Examine the pharmacology of drugs pertaining to the Integumentary, Muscular, & Skeletal systems
PHM108 Pharmacology for Vital Body Systems
Examine the pharmacology of drugs pertaining to the Cardiovascular, Lymphatics, Respiratory, & Nervous systems
PHM109 Pharmacology for Transformative Body Systems
Examine the pharmacology of drugs pertaining to the Digestive, Urinary, Endocrine, & Reproductive systems
PHM110 Math for Pharmacy Technicians
Learn basic pharmacy math skills through calculation and conversion concepts; as well as reading and interpreting labels and physician’s orders
JOB137 Pharmacy Technician Externship
Apply what you learned in a work environment during this 168-hour course
Invest in Pharmacy Technician Training Courses
Paying for Your Pharm Tech Training Program in Texas:
- Scholarships & Grants
- Need-Based Grants
- Dream Act Grants
- Financial Literacy Grants
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Employment Program
- Federal Grants & Loans
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Direct Loan Program
- Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Institutional scholarship for those who qualify
- Military Assistance Programs
- Montgomery GI Bill® College & Education Assistance
- Post-Vietnam Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program
- Post 9/11 GI Bill® Education Assistance
- Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
- Selective Reserve Option of MGIB
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program
- Pay In Full Options
- Affordable payment plans at 0% Interest
- Scholarships & Grants
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Grant qualification is not guaranteed and not all students qualify.
Upon completion of the program, the SCI career services team will work with local employers to match their needs with your skills.
Accreditation
Southern Careers Institute is authorized to grant associate degrees, grant credits toward degrees, and to use certain protected academic terms at the Austin, Texas campus by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Contact Information:
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, TX
(512)427-6200
The Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
has been the accrediting body of Southern Careers Institute for
over 25 years.
Contact Information:
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite #325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone (770) 396-3898
Toll Free (800) 917-2081
Contact Information:
101 East 15th Street, Rm. 226T
Austin, Texas 78778
Phone (512) 936-3100
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Is an Exciting Career as a Pharmacy Tech Right for You?
If you are interested in learning more about a career as a Pharmacy Technician and exploring whether this is the right career path for you, fill out our Request Info Form to receive more information. A helpful SCI Admissions Representative would be happy to answer any questions you have and help with everything from scheduling to financial aid. For immediate questions, call 844-783-6569.
