Pharmacy Technician
One year to become a certified technician
Focus on beginning your medical career. Take the first step with our Pharmacy Technician program. In 11 months, you prepare to work under the supervision of pharmacists. You gain the extensive knowledge you need to get nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.
Why study to become a Pharmacy Technician with us?
Gain hands-on experience in this accredited program with simulated labs and two weeks of clinical rotations in hospitals and pharmacies. The education you receive will provide you a pathway to gain entry-level employment during the program and prepare you to become a nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Accreditation
CLC's Pharmacy Technology is jointly accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Students graduating from CLC’s Pharmacy Tech program will sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
PTCB certificants are required to recertify to maintain active certification. Get more information on PTCB or access recertificate requirements.
- PTCB Certification is accepted in all 50 States and Puerto Rico.
- The exam is administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Highlights
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Learn PioneerRx Pharmacy Software
Use the most-installed pharmacy system for independent pharmacies and build real-world skills. -
Accreditation
Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. -
PATH Grant Stipends
Get extra financial support for school and living expenses through the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce Program (PATH) grant. -
WIOA Program
Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers. -
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college. -
Career Certificate
Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
Degrees and Certificates
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Career Certificate
Pharmacy Technician
- Cost
- $5,345*
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
Math and—everyone’s favorite—Organic Chemistry, form the program’s backbone. And to round it out, we’ve included some courses on logic and critical thinking.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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