Pharmacy Technician
Do you want to work in healthcare and make a difference for patients every day? Pharmacy technicians play a key role in helping licensed pharmacists deliver quality care—and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ can help you get there.
Career Opportunities
Graduates go on to become:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
Earning Potential
Certified Pharmacy Technician: $40-49k
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Program Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program prepares you for entry-level work in most pharmacy settings. You'll learn medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical calculations. The program combines hands-on practice with online modules, covering how to process prescriptions and physician orders, fill mock prescriptions, and apply the ethics of pharmacy practice. Topics also include patient care, prescription medications, and billing and reimbursement.
What to Expect
You will complete a 100-hour externship before finishing the program. Upon completion, you'll be ready to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The exam registration fee is included in your tuition.
Course Cost
$1,489.00 — Payment plan options available!
Spring 2026 Schedule
| Course | Dates | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHRA 1005/PHRA 1013 | 2/16/2026–5/1/2026 | T (1005) / TH (1013) | 6–9 PM |
| PHRA 1043 | 5/4/2026–5/29/2026 | TTH | 6–9 PM |
| PHRA 1061 | 5/4/2026–6/26/2026 | 4–8 week externship | 100 Hours |
Summer/Fall 2025 Schedule
| Course | Dates | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHRA 1005/PHRA 1013 | 8/4/2025–10/10/2025 | T (1005) / TH (1013) | 6–9 PM |
| PHRA 1043 | 10/13/2025–11/7/2025 | TTH | 6–9 PM |
| PHRA 1061 | 11/10/2025–12/12/2025 | 4-week externship | 100 Hours |