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
  • 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. See the section on Student Credentials and Course Details below for more information.

Course Schedules

SUMMER 2026 – Registration Deadline is May 10, 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. 23, at 11:59 p.m.

SECTION DATELOCATIONSCHEDULE/THEORYREGISTER
Opens July 2
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: $135.13 (plus tax, digital fee, shipping)
  • Paperback: $151.18 (plus tax & shipping)

📩 A discounted publisher purchase link will be included in the Welcome Email sent 4 days prior to the start date of course.

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
  • Click this link if you already have your student ID number to setup access to PCC resources, including Moodle, Email, and Office 365. If you do not have your student ID, please wait for the Welcome email to be sent with these credentials. Do not request this information prior to the Welcome email being sent.

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.