Registration is now open!

To register, please call 732-224-2315 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. When prompted, select Option 1. Payment plans are available. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for submitting payment or enrolling in a payment plan. Your enrollment is not complete until payment has been received.


Pharmacy Technician Certification

Coordinator: Nicole Skyer-Brandwene, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CCP

This course prepares you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam. The class offers a comprehensive study of topic areas necessary to thrive in a retail and/or institutional pharmacy setting. The program is divided into modules which cover prescription basics, pharmacy calculations, pharmacology, pharmacy law, and compounding medications. Emphasis will be placed on the “Top 200” drugs. Hands-on exercises will simulate real life pharmacy situations. Students will be provided a resume writing/interview skills workshop. The exam will be given at the end of the program. This program is 96 classroom hours and 20 clinical externship hours. Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Copy of high school diploma or GED

The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:

  • Clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)

Note: Textbooks required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class make-up hours. 100% attendance required.

All classes will be held in-person – Freehold Regional Location.


Monday & Wednesday
September 28 – February 1, 2027
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

(No Class Nov 25, Dec 22 – Jan 1 & Jan 18)

Student Status Meeting: Remote Live TBD


Fee and Code: $2,199, XMEDG 017, includes PTCB exam fee.
Textbooks not included (Approx. $230)
View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu orcpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu


New! Accelerated Pharmacy Technician Exam Prep

This accelerated review class is for current pharmacy technicians who are preparing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

Prerequisites:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Students must be a graduate of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program or have equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician (min. 500 hours experience).

Code: XMEDG 252

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Scott Shanes at 732-224-2011 or email sshanes@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu


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