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Community Pharmacy Certificate

Become the knowledgeable presence that patients rely on. With the Community Pharmacy Certificate, you’ll get hands-on experience so you can master the skills you need faster. Whether you’re practicing how to fill prescriptions or researching drug information in our online simulation pharmacies and compounding labs, you’ll gain the practical expertise that sets you apart. Plus, with flexible online options and externships that match you with local pharmacies, you’ll find the training that fits your life and career goals.

Locations: Louisville campus
Format: Online + externship

Est. time to completion:

9 months*

Credit hours:

36

Cost per credit hour:

$430

Experienced faculty

Learn from expert pharmacists and certified pharmacy techs.

Hands-on learning

Get practical experience in our fully equipped simulated pharmacies and compounding lab.

Real-world experience

Learn by doing virtual learning/sim applications at community pharmacies.

Community Pharmacy Certificate

Curriculum

Overview

To succeed as a Community Pharmacy student, you’ll need strong communication skills, a commitment to helping others, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while upholding high ethical standards. You’ll gain hands-on experience in interpreting, filling, and dispensing prescriptions, as well as managing time and stress effectively. In addition to learning about various pharmacy settings, you’ll study drug interactions and pharmacy laws.

Courses

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PHT 101
Introduction to Pharmacy Technician
4 credits
PHT 105
Pharmaceutical Calculations
4 credits
PHT 150
Pharmacotherapeutics I
4 credits
PHT 151
Pharmacotherapeutics II
4 credits
PHT 201
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
4 credits
PHT 203
Community Pharmacy Operations
4 credits
PHT 299
Pharmacy Externship
4 credits
MSS 104
Medical Terminology
4 credits
MSS 154
Health and Safety Techniques
4 credits

For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.

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Career services
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.

The Pharmacy program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. View licensure disclosure by state.

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