Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program at NDSCS prepares students for a broad range of career options in settings from pharmacies to hospitals.

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Pharmacy Technician (A.A.S. degree)
Pharmacy Technician (A.A.S. degree)

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for careers performing and managing the technical distributive functions in pharmacies and pharmacy-related industries.

  • Type: A.A.S. degree
  • Locations: Wahpeton, Hybrid (Live video and Face-to-Face in Wahpeton)
  • Cluster: Health Science

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Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)

The Pharmacy Technician certificate option is a one-year program that includes eight weeks of internship in community and hospital settings after all classroom requirements have been completed.

  • Type: Certificate
  • Locations: Wahpeton, Hybrid (Live video and Face-to-Face in Wahpeton)
  • Cluster: Health Science

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Pharmacy Technicians help licensed pharmacists provide medication and other healthcare products. Technician duties often include: 

  • Performing the technical tasks necessary to prepare medications 
  • Compounding of extemporaneous and sterile products 
  • Processing prescriptions 
  • Computer entry 

Due to a nationwide growing consumer demand for prescription medications, pharmacy technicians are in high demand and serve an important role in today’s pharmacy industry.

What is a Pharmacy Technician?

The NDSCS Pharmacy Technician Program is fully accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 www.ashp.org.

Our Pharmacy Technician program partners with PioneerRx, a pharmacy management system, to simulate the functions of today’s pharmacies.

Note for Online Students: Specific meeting days and times are required for remote students to attend online.

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PTCE

Number of exams passed Number of exams administered Percentage Passed National Average Pass Rate
7 7 100% 69%

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Pharmacy Technician Graduates from 2023-2024 Academic Year
Graduates Registered Avg. Beginning Annual Salary Reported High Annual Salary Placement Rate
9 $40337 89%

Four NDSCS Students Honored on 2025 North Dakota Academic All-State Team

Old Main building at NDSCS surrounded by clear blue skies and green grass and trees
01-23-2025

The Beta Mu Rho chapter of Phi Kappa Theta at North Dakota State College of Science is proud to announce that four outstanding students have been named to the 2025 North Dakota Academic All-State Team. This honor highlights the exceptional academic achievements of community college students. 

The Workforce Pathway Scholars are students who plan to begin their professional careers immediately after graduation, while the Transfer Pathway Scholars intend to continue their education at a four-year institution upon completing their community college studies. 

The students, listed with their program of study and hometown, are:

  • Transfer Pathway Scholars:
    • Kaylee Stegora, Liberal Arts, Monticello, Minn.
    • Madison Thompson, Pharmacy Technician, Hatton, N.D.
  • Workforce Pathway Scholars:
    • Moriah Blazek, Business Management, Wyndmere, N.D.
    • Cierra Erickson, Dental Hygiene, Minot, N.D.

These students represent a variety of disciplines, reflecting the diverse opportunities at NDSCS. Sponsored by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Coca-Cola, this recognition underscores the importance of academic excellence in community colleges. 

Students named to the North Dakota Academic All-State Team are also considered for nomination as the state’s New Century Scholar and membership on the All-USA Academic Team. 

The honorees will be celebrated at the North Dakota Academic All-State Team banquet, hosted in Bismarck on Wednesday, March 19th. This event will bring together state leaders, educators, and community members to honor the achievements of these exceptional students.