Pharmacy Technician

Our comprehensive course prepares students to enter the pharmacy field to work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other health care settings under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Pharmacy Tech Courses

PHRA 1001 – Introduction to Pharmacy

PHRA 1009 - Pharmaceutical Math

PHRA 1043 – Pharmacy Technician Review

(all three courses are required)

Topics include:

• medical terminology specific to the pharmacy
• reading and interpreting prescriptions
• defining drugs by generic and brand names
• dosage calculations
• I.V. flow rates
• drug compounding
• dose conversions
• dispensing of prescriptions
• inventory control, billing, and reimbursement

Basic math comprehension is recommended.

Upon Completion of Course

The student will complete the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam which will lead to a certification with NHA EXCPT.

 

Summer 2026 Course Dates

June 2 - August 27, 2026
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6 - 9 pm
Online assignments (4 hours) due on Thursdays

Cost

• Introduction to Pharmacy (PHRA 1001): $590
• Pharmaceutical Math (PHRA 1009): $394
• Pharmacy Technician Review (PHRA 1043): $295
• NHA Exam Fee: $129
• TOTAL = $1,408 (includes exam fee)

Location

MC Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
3200 W. Cuthbert
Midland, TX

Additional Details & Registration

Scholarships

Midland College HSCE may be able to provide scholarship funding for a portion of
your HSCE tuition for qualifying applicants.

For more information on scholarships, please contact:
Casa de Amigos
(432)682-9701
casadeamigos.org

Program Office