Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Dallas Career Institute are prepared for an entry-level position as a Pharmacy Technician in retail and institutional settings. They may find employment with local community pharmacies, hospitals, retail pharmacies, mail-order drug companies as well as insurance companies. Students learn to prepare prescription/medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, They will also perform pharmacy calculations, comply with federal, state and local regulations, and provide excellent customer service. Additionally, students prepare to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Passing the PTCE and receiving the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) designation is required in order to work as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas. Once graduates receive their CPhT designation, they have two years from the date they began their training to register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a CPhT.
