Students will receive an email from Lori Watlington 4 days prior to the start date with course details, login credentials, and textbook purchase link. You will not receive any information prior to this date.

SPRING 2026:

SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULE/THEORYREGISTER
Registration opens
October 8
by 9 a.m.		Jan. 20 – April 13, 2026Online/Hybrid*
Online with bi-weekly instructional support
sessions. See details below.

Payment is immediately when registering. If you need financial assistance, please see Funding Assistance information below and use the link designated for those who qualify for financial assistance.


SUMMER 2026:

SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULE/THEORYREGISTER
Opens March 2
by 9 a.m.		May 12 – Aug. 3, 2026Online/Hybrid*
Online with bi-weekly instructional support
sessions. See details below.

  • This hybrid course includes bi-weekly Instructional Support Sessions, available both in person and virtually via Zoom, to provide support for the complex course material.
  • The first day of class, features a mandatory orientation from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The session will be held on the Caswell County Campus or accessed through the virtual link. This link will be provided in your Welcome email sent approximately 4-5 days prior to start date of the course.

PREREQUISITE:   

  • High School/High School Equivalency Diploma

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic Algebra Math Skills; The Pharmacy Tech course requires students to have strong math skills, basic knowledge of Algebra. Please refer to this webpage: https://ptcbtestprep.com/pharmacy-technician-math-study-guide/
  • Computer Skills; This course is 100% online via Moodle. Students should have good computer skills in order to maneuver through the program.
  • E-mail and Computer access with Internet
  • Out of State Residents: Our program meets NC standards for Pharmacy Tech. It is your responsibility to check with the Board of Pharmacy in your state to make sure the program meets their requirements. This program is 192 hours, theory only, with no externship/internship option.

COURSE FEES:

  • Registration Fee: $185
  • Required Textbook:
    Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition and Workbook

    Please note there are two purchase options available on the bookstore site:
    • Option 1: Elsevier eBook Package – $165.46 (plus tax & shipping)
    • Option 2: Elsevier Paperback Package – $194.47 (plus tax & shipping)
  • A link for discounted direct purchase from the publisher will be included in the Welcome Email, which will be sent four days prior to the course start date.
  • CPhT Certification Exam (PTCB): $129
    Must be taken within 60 days of course completion.

FUNDING ASSISTANCE

You will receive a link for the scholarship application within 24 hours after we receive your registration form. Please register for the course using this link if you need financial assistance: 👉 Registration form

Pacer Promise Scholarship

  • Available to Person or Caswell County residents (must have lived in the county for at least 1 year). Residency will be verified through the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS).
  • The scholarship will cover the registration fee only. If funds are available, students may inquire about assistance with exam fees.

STWD Scholarship (pending availability of funds)

  • Available to NC Residents of 1 year or more. Residency will be verified through the NC Residency Determination Service (RDS).
  • These funds are limited. Once the funds are depleted, the scholarship will no longer be available.
  • The scholarship will cover the registration fee only.

NCWorks

  • Contact NCWorks to see if you qualify for the WIOA program. This program provides educational assistance to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. Click here to contact a local  NCWorks  office or contact the office that services your county of residence.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Pacer Promise or STWD Scholarship’s, or if you do not plan to seek approval through the NCWorks WIOA program, please use the orange link in the schedule above to complete your registration and payment through the automated system.

Student Credentials and Course Details

  • Students will receive a Welcome email from Lori Watlington 4 days prior to the course start date, no later than 7:00 p.m., with course details and login information.
  • A link for a discounted purchase of textbooks from Elsevier will be included in the Welcome email or you may purchase from the Bookstore using the link above.
  • Please be patient. If you have not received your Welcome information email within one day of the course start date, email Lori Watlington directly. Do not contact Admissions regarding course login or textbook details.


For additional assistance, please contact:
Lori Watlington, Director, at  lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu


TOPICS COVERED:

  • Understand the practice of pharmacy
  • Identify and understand the regulatory agencies and laws that affect the practice of pharmacy
  • Recognize and process drug orders in both retail and institutional environments
  • Describe the process for bringing new drugs to market through the NDA process
  • Describe the naming of drug products and the patent process
  • Understand the use of the patient profile and hospital charts in drug use and patient monitoring
  • Order, maintain, and control pharmacy inventory including the disposition of expired or recalled medications
  • Identify and understand the differences required in handling-controlled substances and their drug orders
  • Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy calculations involved in the practice of pharmacy (Basic Algebra skills required)
  • Demonstrate sterile product compounding and aseptic techniques
  • Discuss pharmacology and the concept of pharmacological classes of medications
  • Discuss pharmacokinetics and factors that can affect drug kinetics
  • Demonstrate ability to engage in the administrative duties of the pharmacy
  • Identify and understand the ways pharmacy technicians support the pharmacist in the performance of their duties
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam or the National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) exam.