Georgia Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

Although the Bureau reports that Georgia is home to 10,100 salaried pharmacy technicians, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy states that there were 15,646 active pharmacy technician licenses in the state of Georgia as of June 2012. And yes, the state does require all pharmacy technicians to register with the Board of Pharmacy. This rule became effective in March of 2011. The requirements for registration are as follows:

-Submit the $100 application fee;

-Attest that applicant is at least 17 years old;

-Attest that applicant is currently enrolled in high school, has a high school diploma or has a GED;

-Obtain a criminal history background check through the Cogent Systems/GAPS at a GAPS location;

-If currently employed in a pharmacy, submit the license number of the pharmacy where the applicant is employed; and

-If certified, submit a copy of applicant’s Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certificate.

Fortunately, the Georgia schools listed below offer top-tier certificate and degree programs that can help you prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician and pass the certification exam.

Georgia Schools with Pharmacy Technician Training Programs:

Pharmacy Technician Programs – Major Georgia Colleges and Universities

Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs

Mercer University – Macon

Pharmacy Technician Programs – Other Georgia Colleges

Albany Technical College - Albany

Atlanta Technical College - Atlanta

Augusta Technical College – Augusta

Central Georgia Technical College – Macon

Columbus Technical College – Columbus

Technical College - Rome

Griffin Technical College - Griffin

Heart of Georgia Technical College - Dublin

Lanier Technical College - Oakwood

North Georgia Technical College - Clarkesville

Ogeechee Technical College - Statesboro

Southeastern Technical College - Vidalia

Southwest Georgia Technical College - Thomasville

Valdosta Technical College - Valdosta