Pharmacy Technology - Diploma Program

The Pharmacy Technology diploma program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications. Through classroom instruction and laboratory training, students learn pharmacy operations, medication preparation, pharmaceutical calculations, inventory procedures, and customer service skills needed to work in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

Program Information for Students and Parents

• Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? No
• Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
• Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 56
• Age Requirements for the Pathway: No
• Class Size: 18 students 
• How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 3-4
• Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 450
• Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take DE Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.