Dispensary Technician

Dispensary Technicians work in the health care field, in cannabis dispensaries, performing day-to-day operations, helping patients with the Maryland state regulations process, and working with patients to find the best delivery methods and products that suit their needs and ensure proper dosing and usage.

This program features courses that provide an overview of the Dispensary Technician's role, Maryland regulations for dispensary operations, patient care, education, and management, medicinal properties of cannabis, security, and inventory management. Courses align with regulations and best practices of the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA).

Students entering this program should have strong interpersonal skills, strong customer service skills, strong oral communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, basic math skills, and basic computer skills. A background check is usually required for employment.

Dispensary technician jobs are found in cannabis dispensaries of varying sizes. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.

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