To become a pharmacy technician, you typically need to complete a certificate or associate degree program recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. These programs take approximately one or two years to complete and are available at vocational schools and community colleges. Courses may include pharmacy ethics and law, medical terminology, physiology and anatomy, healthcare systems, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical calculations. Many certificates and degree programs set students up with an internship to help you gain hands-on skills working in a pharmacy. In some states, you may also need to obtain certification from the National Healthcareer Association or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Additional qualifications include excellent customer service, critical thinking, and organizational skills, as well as a reliable internet and phone connection.