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Pharmacy Technician



  • Develop the skills to prepare, measure, and manage medications while using industry-standard pharmacy technology and procedures
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting pharmacists in simulated and real-world settings, including prescription processing and customer interaction
  • Build a strong academic foundation in pharmacology, medical terminology, and healthcare safety while earning your Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy

CAREER FOCUS: 
Prepare for advanced certification, immediate employment, and further education.
Hands-On Experience ~ College Credit ~ Certifications ~ Competitive Advantage

  • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Certified Pharmacy Technician


  • Our pharmacy program partners with Liberty software to allow students to have hands-on training with real world pharmacy management software in the industry. Using PharmcyOne allows us to enhance our curriculum to give students a hands-on experience that simulates the functions and workflow of today’s most innovative pharmacies.


Pharmacy Technician
Ohio Annual Salary: $46,430
Ohio Hourly Wage: $22.32
Education: High School Diploma / Postsecondary Pharmacy Technician Training & Certification

Description: Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a pharmacist, measure and package medications, maintain patient records, process prescriptions, and assist pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations.

Pharmacy Technician Specialist / Medication Preparation Technician
Ohio Annual Salary: Approximately $50,000–$55,000
Ohio Hourly Wage: Approximately $24–$26
Education: Postsecondary Pharmacy Technician Training / Certification

Description: Prepare medications and specialized pharmaceutical products in hospital and healthcare settings. Technicians may specialize in areas such as sterile compounding, chemotherapy medications, medication distribution, inventory management, or other advanced pharmacy services.

Pharmacist
Ohio Annual Salary: $131,500
Ohio Hourly Wage: $63.22
Education: Doctoral Degree — Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Description: Dispense prescription medications, advise patients and healthcare professionals about medication use, monitor drug therapies, identify potential medication interactions, and provide guidance on safe and effective use of medications.


Lakeland Community College

  • HLTH 1100  Introduction to U.S. Health Care System – 2 Semester Hours

  • HLTH 1238 Structure, Function, Disease & Therapeutics of the Human Body – 4 Semester Hours

  • HLTH 1600 Basic Pharmacology – 2 Semester Hours


Junior Year Courses
  • Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
  • English: 1 High School Credit
  • Government: 1 High School Credit
  • Math: 1 High School Credit

Senior Year Courses
  • Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits
  • English: 1 High School Credit
  • Math: 1 High School Credit
  • Science: 1 High School Credit



Drug Free Club

Drug Free Club is a voluntary club that gives students an added reason to say “no” to drugs. By participating, students agree to random drug screens during the school year. A-Tech will also offer several perks to the students to encourage their participation. We will schedule the first drug test within the first two months of the school year. After the student takes the first drug test, they will receive a membership card from the Drug Free Club. During the rest of the school year, they may be randomly tested. To participate in the program students and their parents need to complete the membership application and turn it in to the Student Services Office.



National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.



SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA also provides the opportunity for students to participate in career-technical competitions where they can demonstrate their skills alongside goal-oriented peers at the local, state, and national levels.

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