Harper College

Pharmacy Technician

Harper College offers a comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Training course, preparing you for a vital role in the pharmaceutical field. Gain hands-on experience, learn about medication compounding, federal requirements, pharmacology, and patient safety, and get ready to enter this in-demand field.

Pharmacy technicians prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. They may measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders, and verify prescription or fill requests are accurate. 

Course description

LAH 8012 Pharmacy Technician Training

This 66-hour course prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist. The course will focus on the foundational principles and concepts for successful participation in the pharmaceutical field. Topics include medications, federal requirements, patient safety, quality assurance, order entry, and order processing.

Topics include: 

  • History of pharmacy
  • Customer service, professionalism, and communication
  • Pharmacology
  • Federal requirements
  • Patient safety and quality assurance
  • Order entry and processing
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Medication compounding
  • Pharmacy inventory management

Class schedule

To get started, find courses on the Upcoming Courses page, or visit How to Register.


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Pharmacy Technician career information

Learn more about the pharmacy technician career. Get a complete picture on the local job market, including salaries, open positions, top local employers and more by visiting our Pharmacy Technician career profile.

Pharmacy Technician

* Data sampled September 2025. Visit the Pharmacy Technician career profile for most current data.

$45,519
Median Salary

2.7%
Projected Job Growth (2025-2032)

1,484
Job Postings

Description:

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Core tasks:

  • Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
  • Enter prescription information into computer databases.
  • Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
  • Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Quick facts:

  • More than 92% of pharmacy technicians have a high school degree, some college or a certificate.
  • Related job titles include Pharmacy Service Associate, Pharmacy Clerk and Pharmacy Technician Specialist
  • Top local companies hiring pharmacy technicians include Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Jewel-Osco.

Funding opportunities

Some CPE courses may be eligible for grants and scholarships on a limited basis. We encourage you to apply for funding to learn more about options that may be available to you. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application form.

Contact us

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Last Updated: 9/9/25