Program Format & Expectations

  • 100% online, self-paced (asynchronous)
  • 24/7 access to course materials through Moodle
  • No live weekly lectures

Because of the complexity of the course material, this program also includes structured support:

  • Mandatory orientation on the first day of class
    • 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. held on the Caswell County Campus
    • Virtual option available for non-local students
  • Bi-weekly Instructional Support Sessions
    • Available in person and via Zoom
    • Designed to reinforce challenging topics and provide additional guidance
    • Local students are encouraged to attend in person
    • 📩 A full schedule and Zoom links will be included in the Welcome Email.
  • Students should plan to dedicate approximately 16 hours per week
  • Course extensions are not permitted
  • Strong math skills are highly recommended, as Pharmacy Calculations is one of the most challenging components of the course

Course Schedules

SUMMER 2026 – Registration Deadline is May 11, at 11:59 p.m.

SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULE/THEORYREGISTER
56172 May 12 – Aug. 3Online
(see program format above)
Online with bi-weekly instructional support
sessions. See Program Format above.

FALL 2026 – Registration Deadline is Aug. 24, at 11:59 p.m.

SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULE/THEORYREGISTER
Opens July 6
by 9 a.m.		Aug. 25 – Nov. 16Online
(see program format above)
Online with bi-weekly instructional support
sessions. See Program Format above.

Course Start Information

Students will receive a Welcome Email from Lori Watlington approximately 4 business days prior to the course start date with:

  • Course details
  • Login credentials
  • Textbook purchase links

⚠️ No course or login information will be sent before this timeframe.

Prerequisites & Requirements

Prerequisite

  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Required Skills

Course Fees & Costs

Registration Fee: $185

Required Textbook: Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition

Bookstore (textbook only):

  • eBook: $118.79 (plus tax, digital fee, shipping)
  • Paperback: $123.10 (plus tax & shipping)

Direct from Publisher (includes optional workbook):

  • eBook: $115.48 (plus tax, digital fee, shipping)
  • Paperback: $135.73 (plus tax & shipping)

📩 A discounted publisher purchase link will be included in the Welcome Email.

Certification Exam (PTCB): $129

Financial Assistance

If you need financial assistance, register using this Financial Assistance Registration Form .
You will receive a scholarship application link within 24 hours of submitting your registration.

Available Funding Sources

Pacer Promise Scholarship

  • Available to Person or Caswell County residents (minimum 1 year residency)
  • Covers registration fee only
  • Residency verified through NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)

NCWorks / WIOA

  • Available to unemployed or underemployed individuals
  • Contact your local NCWorks office to determine eligibility

➡️ If you are not using financial assistance, complete registration and payment using the orange registration link in the schedule above.

Student Credentials and Course Details

  • Welcome Email sent 4 days prior to the start date (no later than 7:00 p.m.)
  • Includes course access, login credentials, and textbook details
  • If you do not receive your Welcome Email within one day of the course start, contact Lori Watlington directly
  • ❗ Do not contact Admissions for course login or textbook questions

Topics

  • Pharmacy practice and technician responsibilities
  • Federal and state pharmacy laws and regulatory agencies
  • Prescription and medication order processing (retail & institutional)
  • Drug development, NDA process, and patent laws
  • Drug naming conventions
  • Patient profiles and hospital charting
  • Inventory management, recalls, and expired medications
  • Controlled substances handling and regulations
  • Pharmacy calculations (Basic Algebra required)
  • Sterile compounding and aseptic techniques
  • Pharmacology and medication classes
  • Pharmacokinetics and drug behavior
  • Administrative and operational pharmacy duties
  • Technician support roles in patient care
  • Preparation for the PTCB or ExCPT certification exam

Contact

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

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.


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