Dispensary Technician

Program Description

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/.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate effective knowledge and skills to work in a medical cannabis dispensary,
2. employ professional communication and employability skills in the workplace,
3. gain employment as a dispensary technician, and
4. perform to a professional standard in the cannabis dispensary operation.

CCBC Pathway

Health Professions Pathway.  Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs.  Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study.  You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.

Program Credentials

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential:

Students will earn a CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Financial Aid and Payment Options

We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.

Some CE Workforce Development Certificate Programs are eligible for early high school funding through Maryland Blueprint for qualifying BCPS high school students.  Please check with your School Counseling Office to determine your eligibility for the BCPS Tuition Benefit Program. 

Length of Training

Four months.

Program Requirements

Must be a minimum of 21 years old; high school diploma or equivalent.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.

Program Course Sequence

Career Coach

Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more.  View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA.  Explore career and training opportunities at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.

Contact Information

For further information on this program, contact CCBC Student Central at 443-840-2222.