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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 train on state of the art equipment in the college’s simulated retail and institutional pharmacy labs, learn how to complete simulated prescription filling processes, compound sterile and non-sterile products, package long term care unit dose cards, train in automation, and gain vital customer care skills. Having a higher level of education and completing an accredited pharmacy technician training program like this can help you become a more attractive job candidate, advance quicker, and boost your pharmacy technician salary. At the conclusion of the program, students are prepared to start their careers and equipped to take and pass the Certified Pharmacy Technician national certification exam.
The Pharmacy Technology degree program offered by Oconee Fall Line Technical College is accredited by ASHP (American Society for Health System Pharmacists) and ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) upon recommendation of the ASHP and ACPE Boards of Directors. More information on this accrediting body can be found at www.ashp.org.
Programs in the Pharmacy department can be completed between 4 – 5 semesters.
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.
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.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Pharmacy Technology department programs range from:
*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.
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.
Campuses
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
Click an individual program above to find the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
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.
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General Requirements
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog Need More Info?
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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. While general education core courses are offered in a variety of formats, program and occupational course formats may be more limited depending on the program. Talk with a program advisor for details.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 TodayAt 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.
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.
With tuition at $107 per credit hour, total costs for Pharmacy Technology department programs range from:
*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.
You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technology degree program are prepared for responsible employment positions in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and retail pharmacies.
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