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Piedmont Virginia Community College
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Career Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Piedmont Virginia Community College is offering the Pharmacy Technician program, and you can complete the program in three semesters. If you are detail-oriented and like to measure, mix, count, label, and keep records in a structured environment, a pharmacy tech career may be perfect for you. Financial aid to enroll in this program is expected to be available for qualifying students.
Program Overview & Guidance
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In-Person
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Hybrid
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning |
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College Level Information
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Health Science - Practical Nursing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Science in Health Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 29-2099.00 | Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | All health technologists and technicians not listed separately. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2099.01 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2099.05 | Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2099.08 | Patient Representatives | Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
Cost To Complete