Certified Pharmacy Technician

This program prepares participants to work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist to offer safe and effective patient care and service. Participants train for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential, recognized nationwide. Nebraska, Iowa and most other states and territories require this credential or a similar certification to work as Pharmacy Technician. 

Individuals who aspire to work in the healthcare industry but prefer to not be in frontline situations or who desire a predictable daily schedule. 

Five-month program, in person.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – prepares participants to work with pharmacists to read and interpret prescriptions and define drugs by generic and brand names, as well as dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement.  

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See dates and details below:

June 1-Aug. 31

Sept. 1-Nov. 30

The cost of the Certified Pharmacy Technician Course is $3,134 and includes all required coursework. Financial assistance may be available for eligible participants through the Nebraska GAP Assistance Program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, or Workforce Pell funding.

To explore funding options, sign up for a Workforce Information Session to begin working with an MCC coach to complete the registration process. Visit this website to register for a Workforce Information Session.

MCC Phlebotomy Technician Course: September 1 – December 3

Eligible participants must:

• Be 18 years of age 
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Must have never been convicted of any non-alcohol, drug related misdemeanor or felony

To be successful in the Certified Personal Trainer program, participants must be able to meet the following sensory and physical standards: 

General Standard	Specific Example
Ability to use senses	Visual acuity to identify, read, and understand directions in English on equipment and other documents required in care such as laboratory procedures and administering medications, sharps, or equipment Ability to distinguish distance, colors, objects, and persons  Ability to hear sounds and warning signals in training facility, Demonstrate depth perception Perceive the size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects by touching with fingertips
Physical ability	Ability to stand for long periods Pick and pinch small tablets with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands See objects at close vision and be able to identify and distinguish colors Ability to have steady use of hands and arms Ability to lift, move, carry, push, and pull at least 10 pounds Ability to stand and kneel

Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.