Carlos A. Garcia Rios, CPhT
Founder & Lead Educator
With more than 20 years of expertise across pharmacy operations, clinical research, and workforce training, Carlos Garcia Rios is a dedicated advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals. A Certified Pharmacy Technician with an active PTCB credential and a Biology degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, Carlos has bridged the gap between academic theory and real-world clinical excellence.
His career highlights include a stellar 85% student pass rate for pharmacy technician programs—far exceeding the national average—and contributions to published scientific research at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Having managed accreditation for TWC and ACPE, Carlos founded Vocational Education Solutions in 2025 to provide school districts with high-impact keynote speaking and curriculum development that transforms student potential into professional reality.
20+
Years Experience
85%
Program Pass Rate
30+
Techs Trained
Expert Credentials & Authority
CPhT
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician
Maintaining active PTCB certification with over 20 years of experience across retail, hospital, and compounding settings.
ACPE
Accreditation Documentation Specialist
Expertise in managing and preparing comprehensive accreditation standards for the Texas Workforce Commission and ACPE.
A&M
Published Scientific Contributor
Contribution to academic healthcare research at Texas A&M AgriLife, bridging the gap between theory and industry practice.