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Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program

Tampa, FL

Medication can change lives. By training for a career as a pharmacy technician, you can learn to help people gain access to the treatment prescribed that they need to feel better. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with the day-to-day work flow of the pharmacy in order to help customers feel better.

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7

Months

7%

National Employment Demand (2023-2033)

21.0

Credit Hours

192

Lab Hours

Learn to Compound Medications, Fill Prescriptions, and Help Patients

  • Learn to help pharmacists fill prescriptions by compounding pills, ointments, IV solutions and more.
  • Prepare for career opportunities in retail and hospital settings.
  • Complete your diploma in as few as 7-months of study.

Pharmacy Technician Program Overview

Medication can change lives. By training for a career as a pharmacy technician, you can learn to help people gain access to the treatment they need to feel better. Pharmacy techs help fill prescriptions by compounding (mixing) medications. They also perform administrative duties and provide customer service to pharmacy patients. Concorde Career Institute in Tampa offers a 7-month diploma program that can prepare you for retail or hospital jobs and help you stand out in the job market.

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Interested in training to become a pharmacy tech? Get in touch with Concorde in Tampa today to find out if our diploma program is right for you!

  1. **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for pharmacy technicians 2023-2033 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

  2. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, who's length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.

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Curriculum

Pharmacy tech assisting pharmacist fill prescription

At Concorde, each Pharmacy Technician course prepares students to directly apply classroom knowledge to a work setting through a combination of theory and hands-on training experiences.

This pharmacy technician diploma program through the Tampa campus, combines foundational knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, pharmacy law, pharmaceutical calculations, administration procedures, and more. It includes hands-on training in sterile and non-sterile compounding in our labs, plus an externship to help you gain real-world experience.

  • Medication Preparation, Distribution & Storage
  • Understanding Prescription & Medication Orders
  • Drug-use Review & Pharmacy Management
  • Pharmacy Equipment & Facilities Maintenance
  • Compounding and Aseptic Techniques
  • Collecting Patient Information

Career Outlook

Projected National Demand for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians may find different career paths and employment opportunities in roles with:

  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Online Pharmacies & Prescription Fulfillment Centers
  • Hospitals
  • Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics
  • Pharmaceutical Research & Sales
7%

Projected national job demand for Pharmacy Technicians from 2023-2033 

Projected 10-Year Outlook

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  • Monday - Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed
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As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.

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The Pharmacy Technician program can be completed in as few as seven months, but this varies based on location. Please check with an admissions advisor for program length information.

Call us to find out when the pharmacy technician program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

According to BLS.gov, the pharmacy technician job field is expected to grow 4 percent through 2029. With the growing demand for prescription medication, pharmacy technicians are much needed for their pharmaceutical services.

Become a pharmacy technician to enjoy a challenging and rewarding career. Pharmacy technicians work closely with people and are responsible for filling prescriptions, organizing inventory, processing insurance claims/payments, and working with customers, making sure they understand their medications and their instructions.

Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences through externships in our pharmacy technician program.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.

The Pharmacy Technician program can be completed in as few as seven months, but this varies based on location. Please check with an admissions advisor for program length information.

Call us to find out when the pharmacy technician program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.

For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
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  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations 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 these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.