Pharmacy Technician

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.

7

Months

6%

National Employment Demand (2024-2034)

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 2024-2034 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
6%

Projected national job demand for Pharmacy Technicians from 2024-2034 

Projected 10-Year Outlook

Address and Hours

Tampa Campus

Campus Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Financial Aid

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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Scholarships

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Scholarship Opportunities

Healthcare Demand Grant

The Healthcare Demand Grant is designed to assist new, enrolling students who are pursuing education in a healthcare program. No application process. All newly enrolled students are reviewed for eligibility.

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First Responder Grant

Available to any first responder personnel intending to continue their education at Concorde Career College.

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High School Senior Grant

Available to graduating high school seniors who have been issued a high school diploma or its equivalent and intend to continue their education at Concorde Career College or Concorde Career Institute.

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Finish Line Grant

Finish Line GrantThe purpose of the Finish Line Grant is to assist eligible former Concorde students wanting to earn their educational credential and who face...

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Imagine America

  Imagine America Foundation ScholarshipConcorde and partnered with the Imagine America Foundation (IAF) to provide scholarship opportunities for Concorde...

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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 6% through 2024-2034. With the growing demand for prescription medication, pharmacy technicians are much needed for their pharmaceutical services.

  1. **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for pharmacy technicians 2024-2034 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

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.