Pharmacy Technician
Interested in healthcare and comfortable with math and technology? A career as a pharmacy technician could be a strong fit.
Students take part in hands-on classes learning how to measure, label, mix and dispense prescription medications while working under licensed pharmacists. The program is nationally accredited through the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
The Pharmacy Technician program at College of the Mainland is an Entry Level Training Program that is accredited by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized program.
Choose Your Path
Associate of Applied Science – Pharmacy Technician
The Associate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technician degree gives pharmacy technicians further job opportunities such as management and teaching positions.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
Certificate – Pharmacy Technician
The COM Pharmacy Technician Certification program prepares students to pass the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and launch a successful career.
COM's Pharmacy Technician Program Advantages
- Students learn through hands-on labs, classes and internships.
- Program instructors, who bring professional experience as pharmacy technicians or pharmacists, give students individual assistance.
- Students spend 160 hours in internships at a community pharmacy and a hospital pharmacy.
- Internships provide valuable work experience and often lead to job opportunities.
- After completing the certificate program, students are prepared to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Program Details
Next Start Date
Fall (August)
Learning Format
Face to Face
Program Length
AAS: 4 semesters
Certificate: 2 semesters
Degree Plan
View in course catalog
Let’s Connect!
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409-933-8286
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enrollment@com.edu
Careers & Outcomes
Pharmacy technicians find full or part-time employment in grocery and drug store pharmacies, mail-order facilities, hospitals and long-term care facilities.
See their Success
Meet these College of the Mainland grads to discover how our programs meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Meet Misty Fagerstone
Pharmacy Technician
I really enjoyed my time at COM. The instructors were fantastic and very knowledgeable. We did externships, 80 hours in retail and 80 hours in hospital. COM really did prepare me.
Additional Program Info
Financial Aid and Scholarships Available
- High school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE)
- Certified Background Check
- Negative Drug Screen
- Required Immunization Records
Program Outcomes
| Outcome | Rate |
|---|---|
| PTCE National Certification Pass Rates for Program | 89%* |
| Program Completion Rate | 63% |
| Job Placement Rate | 86% |
* The national average PTCE National Certification Exam pass rate is 70%.
Steps to Get Started
Each fall, the college accepts 24 students, and openings fill rapidly.
- Apply to COM and submit the necessary documents (transcripts, meningitis vaccination if under 22 and proof of Texas residency).
- Complete the Pharmacy Technician Program Application
- Interview with Program Director
- Approved Criminal Background Check
- Approved Drug Screen
For more information call Lisa Homburg, R. Ph. at 409-933-8685
Costs/Financial Aid
Tuition, fees, books, a background check, drug screens and licensing fees total around $2,500. Financial aid, however, may cover tuition, fees and books. For financial aid information, call 409-933-8274 or visit www.com.edu/financial-aid.
Student Forms
The Pharmacy Technician program at College of the Mainland is accredited by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The program is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized program.
