The Pharmacy Technology program is designed to prepare students for a career as certified technical assistants of licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients in institutional (hospital) and retail settings. Students who successfully complete the program obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice. They develop skills in the techniques required to order, stock, package, type labels, prepare medications, operate computerized dispensing systems, prepare insurance claim forms, and maintain written or computerized patient medication records. They assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam that measures proficiency and competency in the standards set by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Texas Board of Pharmacy. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Program Admission Requirements

A. All applicants must meet general admission requirements to South Texas College .
B. High School graduation or GED Equivalent.
C. Degree option: Demonstrate proficiency in state-mandated general knowledge content through approved means; i.e., Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) with program specific exemptions accepted .
D. Certificate options: Pass college placement test with minimum scores or complete developmental classes with a grade of "C"; or better for course placement as follows;
    Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.
    Completion of ENGL 0081 or equivalent.
    Completion of MATH 0085 or equivalent
E. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC.
F. Satisfy program specific requirements for clinical practice.
G. Submit a completed Pharmacy Technology program application.
H. Participate in individual student advisement with Pharmacy Technology faculty prior to registration.

NOTE: Please see program WEB page for up-to-date information regarding admission requirements, curriculum changes, selection criteria and procedures, and application revisions at www.southtexascollege.edu/nah.

Selection Process

Students accepted on a first-come first-serve basis until maximum class size reached. A waiting list for the next available class is established if more applications are received than can be accommodated.

Program Application

Program applications are available from Pharmacy Technology program faculty and will be discussed and completed during advisement prior to registration. Please contact the Program office at (956) 872-3018 for additional information or appointment with program faculty.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Certificate in Pharmacy Technology, a student must meet all college graduation requirements and complete all coursework as prescribed in the degree plan with a minimum grade of “C”.