Program Information
Have you always been fascinated by medicine and technology? Do you excel in science and math? If so, you can become a vital member of the health care team by pursuing a career as a pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy technicians are vital members of the health care team. Working under the supervision of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs those tasks associated with the preparation and distribution of medication. Exciting career opportunities include, but are not limited to, positions in hospitals, retail pharmacies, nursing homes, compounding pharmacies, home health care, nuclear pharmacies, insurance companies, and public and government health agencies. San Jacinto College’s pharmacy technician program is a 12-month certificate program designed to provide applicants with the skills and knowledge to pass the National Certification Exam to be credentialed as a certified pharmacy technician as well as to qualify for entry-level positions in a variety of pharmacy settings.
The Pharmacy Technician Program at San Jacinto College is an Advanced Level Training Program that is accredited by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The program is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized program.
Career Opportunities
Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations. This demand will be due to the expansion of retail pharmacies, the increased number of middle-aged and elderly people, and the increasing roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians.
Graduates of our program are able to work as pharmacy technicians in:
- Hospitals,
- Nursing homes,
- Retail,
- Home health care, and
- Public and government health agencies.
Earning Potential
Pharmacy Technician median salary: $35,072 per year1
| 1 | Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2018 |
Campuses
North Campus
South Campus
For more information, students may contact the following:
North campus
281-998-6150, x7348
North.PharmTech@sjcd.edu
South campus
281-998-6150, x3597
South-PharmTech@sjcd.edu
Admission Procedures
The Pharmacy Technician Program at South campus accepts students twice a year; the Fall semester for the full-time day program and the Spring semester for the full-time evening program. Application deadlines are August 8th for the Fall semester and January 8th for the spring semester.
The Pharmacy Technician Program at North campus accepts students once a year; the Fall semester for full-time day program and for part-time afternoon program. Application deadlines is July 31st.
Once the deadline for applications has passed, all completed files will be reviewed and processed.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the program must:
1. Meet the College's general admission requirements
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Apply to San Jacinto College
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2. Meet the Program's Admission Requirements
- Program Application
- Clear Background Check
- Negative Drug Screen
- Immunization Records
- Pharmacy Technician Trainee License
North Campus Application link Click Here <Apply NOW! >
South Campus Application link Click Here <Apply NOW! >
Click <HERE> to fill out the Pharmacy Technician Request Form.
One of our staff will contact you as soon as possible.
Program Requirements
The Pharmacy Technician Program utilizes the company "Castle Branch" to perform background checks, drug screen testing and to manage all required documents. All applicants are required to purchase and pass the background check and drug screen testing BEFORE they are allowed to register for any Pharmacy Technician course. Select the link below to access the Package Code:
| North Campus | South Campus |
| North Campus Package Code | South Campus Package Code |
| Castle Branch User Guide | Castle Branch User Guide |
Immunizations Checklist
Click Here to access the Immunization Checklist and requirements
Additional Documentation
Approximate Costs and Fees for Pharmacy Tech Program
Required Book List for Pharmacy Tech Program
Pharmacy Technician Student Handbook
South Campus Application Packet
North Campus Application Packet
Selection Criteria
Acceptance to the Pharmacy Technician Program is based on open enrollment, first come first served basis. If a student meets all basic requirements, he/she is accepted for admission. When the program capacity is reached, qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list in the order their application was received, and they are offered admission during the next admission cycle.
South Campus Information Sessions
All information sessions will currently be held as a Zoom webinar.
| Date/Time | Webinar Join Link |
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TBA |
South Campus Program Outcomes
| San Jacinto College South PTCB Pass Rate as of 12/05/2019 | 89% (1st Time Pass Rate) |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Pass Rate (2018):
| Exams Administered | Number of Exams Passed | Pass Rate |
| 48,862 | 28,058 | 57% |
North Campus Information Sessions
All information sessions will currently be held as a Zoom webinar.
| Date/Time | Webinar Join Link: Click the link below at the date and time scheduled. If you miss the webinar session email: irene.villatoro@sjcd.edu for an individual zoom meeting. |
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Wednesday June 10, 2020 @ 1:00PM |
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| Wednesday June 17, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday June 24, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 1, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 8, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 15, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 15, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 22, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
| Wednesday July 29, 2020 @ 1:00PM | https://sanjac.zoom.us/j/97939764417 |
North Campus Program Outcomes
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San Jacinto College North Pass Rate as of 9/6/2019 |
Credit Students 100% |
Dual Credit 33% |
Early College 50% |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Pass Rate (2018):
| Exams Administered | Number of Exams Passed | Pass Rate |
| 48,862 | 28,058 | 57% |
