Pharmacy Technology
settingsA higher level of education and completing an accredited pharmacy technician training program at OFTC can help you become a more attractive job candidate, advance quicker, and boost your pharmacy technician salary.
Overview
OFTC Pharmacy Technology students receive hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment in our simulated retail and institutional pharmacy labs. They learn essential skills including:
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Completing simulated prescription filling processes
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Compounding sterile and non-sterile products
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Packaging long-term care unit dose cards
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Operating pharmacy automation systems
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Developing vital customer care skills
Completing an accredited pharmacy technician training program like OFTC’s can make you a more competitive job candidate, help you advance faster, and boost your earning potential in the pharmacy field.
At the conclusion of the program, students are fully prepared to start their careers and are equipped to take and pass the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam.
Accreditation
The Pharmacy Technology program at Oconee Fall Line Technical College is accredited by the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). For more information on these accrediting bodies, visit www.ashp.org.
Program Length
Programs in the Pharmacy Technology department can be completed in 4 to 5 semesters.
Programs
Basic Pharmacy Technology Technical Certificate of Credit
Pharmacy Technology
Certificate of Credit
A higher level of education and completing an accredited pharmacy technician training program at OFTC can help you become a more attractive job candidate, advance quicker, and boost your pharmacy technician salary. OFTC Pharmacy Technology students receive hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment in our simulated retail and institutional pharmacy labs
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Pharmacy Associate of Applied Science Degree
Pharmacy Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
5 Semesters
The Pharmacy Technology degree program is designed to provide an individual with the entry level skills required for success in a retail pharmacy or a hospital-based pharmacy department. Graduates are prepared to function as pharmacy technicians in positions requiring preparations of medications according to prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Pharmacy Diploma
Pharmacy Technology
Diploma
4 Semesters
The Pharmacy Technology diploma program is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for employment within a pharmacy. Program graduates will be able to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A variety of clinical experiences are designed to integrate theory and practice.
The HOPE Career Grant is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. Learn More
Features
Job Stability & Security
A pharmacy technician career is a stable one with ample employment opportunities and increasing demand. Demand for pharmacy services is expected to increase because of the large number of older people, who typically use more prescription medicines than younger people. Higher rates of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, among all age groups also will lead to increased demand for prescription medications. In addition, pharmacy technicians will be needed to take on a greater role in pharmacy operations because pharmacists are increasingly performing more patient care activities.
Little or No Cost to You
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Pharmacy Technology department programs range from:
- Tuition & Fees*: $1,901.00 – $8,155.00
- Books & Supplies*: $2,000.00
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
Advancement Opportunities
Many well-paid pharmacy technicians work their way to advanced positions or use their career as a steppingstone to different healthcare careers. Technicians have the option to advance in a variety of specializations, including managerial or instructional roles, compounding, sterile products admixture, oncology, IV meds, and nuclear pharmacy.
Locations
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
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Admissions
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions!
Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
- Submit a completed application and application fee.
- Submit official high school transcript, GED transcript, or official college transcripts, if applicable.
- Submit official entrance score on a validated assessment instrument, if applicable. Visit the OFTC Catalog Program Page to view each individual program and its required minimum scores.
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and HOPE applications online using OFTC School Code: 031555.
NOTE: The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
General Requirements
Be at least 16 years of age.
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog.
Need More Info?
For more information about any of these programs, contact a program advisor:
Dublin Program Advisor
For additional information on admission to OFTC, contact the Office of Admissions:
Sandersville Office of Admissions
Dublin Office of Admissions
Learning Format
Students may begin core courses any semester and compete to enter the Pharmacy Technology programs each fall semester.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
On Campus
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
Online Asynchronous
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
Synchronous Technology
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
Flexible Schedule
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayPaying for College
At OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
Sandersville
Dublin
Georgia awarded over $934 million in scholarships in AY24
of OFTC students have some form of Scholarship in AY24
OFTC students received over $6.6 million in financial assistance in FY25
More than 75% of OFTC students received some sort of Financial Aid in AY24
Contact
Sandersville
Dublin
Tuition & Fees
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Pharmacy Technology department programs range from:
- Tuition & Fees*: $1,901.00 – $8,155.00
- Books & Supplies*: $2,000.00
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
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You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technology program can step into in-demand roles in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and retail pharmacies. These positions offer hands-on experience, career stability, and opportunities to grow in a vital healthcare field.
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Pharmacy Technicians
- 2024 Median Annual Pay: $43,460
- Job Outlook: 7% through 2033
What does this mean to you?
Demand for pharmacy technicians is growing, as they often take on tasks once done by pharmacists. Completing an accredited program like this can make you a stronger candidate, help you advance faster, and increase your earning potential.
job placement rate for OFTC graduates within the graduation year (AY23)
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of OFTC students enrolled are First Generation college students (AY24)
Program Benefits
Skills Learned
- Collect information needed to fill a prescription from customers or health professionals
- Measure amounts of medication for prescriptions
- Package and label prescriptions
- Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to any shortages of medications or supplies
- Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims
- Enter customer or patient information, including any prescriptions taken, into a computer system
- Answer phone calls from customers
- Arrange for customers to speak with pharmacists if customers have questions about medications or health matters
Job Titles
- Pharmacy technician
Diverse Settings
- Pharmacies and drug stores
- Hospitals
- Long term care facilities
“OFTC was the stepping stone on my path to a career as an Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician/Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CPhT-Adv, CSPT). The knowledge of my instructor and the hands on training I received while attending OFTC's Pharmacy Technology Program prepared me to be successful in the pharmacy field."