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CTE Pharmacy Technician POS
Pharmacy Technician
Program of Study
- Benefit: Contributor to the healthcare system
- Learn: Prescription processing, drug interactions, inventory management, and medication safety, making them integral members of pharmacy teams.
- Skills: Prepare and dispense prescription medications and learn a deep understanding of pharmaceuticals, medications, and healthcare regulations
- Careers: Prepares students to work in pharmaceuticals within various healthcare settings, including retail, closed-door, compound, hospital, clinic, and long-term care facility pharmacies, offering a versatile range of career options.
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Course Sequence |
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Level 1 (9th) |
Principles of Health Science |
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Level 2 (10th) |
Medical Terminology |
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Level 3 (11th) |
Health Science Theory/Clinical (double-blocked) |
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Level 4 (12th) |
Practicum in Health Science Pharmacy Tech* (double-blocked) |
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*Industry Certification: |
*Texas State Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) |
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associates Degrees
- Pharmacy Technology
- Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacy or Pre-Pharmacy
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
- Pharmacy/Pharmacist (Doctor)
Aligned Occupations
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Occupations |
Median Wage |
Annual Openings |
% Growth |
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Pharmacy Technician |
$29,080 |
3,990 |
17% |
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Pharmacy Technician Level II |
$37,790 |
3,425 |
20% |
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Pharmacy Technician Level II |
$44,987 |
2,226 |
24% |
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Pharmacist |
$153,713 |
1,353 |
15% |