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Pharmacy Technician

Prepare for a Vital Role in Patient Care

Tuition

$1,900

Program Length

19 credits

Next Start Date

08/10/2026

Enroll by

07/30/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Prescriptions and Precision: Train as a Pharmacy Technician

Launch your healthcare career as a pharmacy technician. Gain hands-on training in hospital, retail, and specialty pharmacy settings. Our program prepares you with real-world skills to make a difference in a high-demand field.

Avg. Salary

$42k

for 蘑菇短视频 Grads

Career Growth

2.20%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

A pharmacy technician’s day is fast-paced and rewarding, supporting pharmacists in preparing medications, managing inventory, and assisting patients. Whether in retail, hospital, or specialty settings, techs ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency. They play a vital role in healthcare, combining technical skills with compassionate service.
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I love the ability to do my program remotely. I can do my online class work early in the morning, middle of the day, the evenings – I love it. I have monthly check in meetings and intro meetings at the beginning of every course to set me up for success. It鈥檚 fantastic for a remote program.

Reuth Kienow – Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Graduate

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Industry History and Overview

Understand the history of pharmacy and learn about various pharmacy settings.

Medication Handling

Learn how to store, prepare, and dispense medications to patients.

Computer Systems

Learn how to use industry systems for prescription entry, billing, and other administrative duties.

Customer Service

Practice interacting with customers, including answering questions and troubleshooting issues.

Safety Procedures

Learn sterilization techniques, aseptic technique, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.

Externship

Complete a 200-hour externship at a pharmacy, applying what you鈥檝e learned in the coursework and lab simulations.

Potential Career Paths

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Prepare customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist, such as creams, suspensions, and suppositories.

Pharmacist (with further education)

Dispense medications, provide drug information, and offer guidance on medication use and potential side effects.

蘑菇短视频 Partners who hire our Pharmacy Technician graduates

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to assist pharmacists in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to assume responsibilities that include inventory management, ordering, labeling, storing, and distributing medications; working with patient records and billing information; gathering information for pharmacists; and distributing printed materials to patients. Students will learn how to compound medications in a non-sterile and sterile setting. They will also learn how to administer immunizations according to DOPL protocol.

Program Outcomes

  • 蘑菇短视频 Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Pass Rate: 96%
  • National Average Pass Rate: 70%

Program outcomes are based on the 2021-2022 PTCB Pass Rate Summary Report at .

Classroom Hours
This is a hybrid program. Complete coursework online and come to the classroom for labs and hands-on skills.

Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
Available to view here

Estimated Tuition
$1,900

Estimated Materials Cost
$470

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNewCourses
Cirrus Access Code ISBN 9798765750780鉁�$250All
Embroidered Smock鉁�$40All
Random Drug Screen for Health Programs鉁�$45All
Scrubs (Any Color)鉁�$40All
Laptop or Chromebook 鉁�All
CPR Card & Mask鉁�$25TEPT1615
Platinum Planner for Externship鉁�$63TEPT1900
Subtotal of required materials$463

Material costs are subject to change.

  • The Pharmacy Technician program at 蘑菇短视频 has a reading and math requirement. Please visit this page for more information.
  • Enrolled as a high school senior, or older.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Obtain a Pharmacy Technician Trainee License from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

The 蘑菇短视频 Pharmacy Technician program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

Enroll ByStart Week
07/30/202608/10/2026
08/13/202608/24/2026
09/03/202609/14/2026
09/17/202609/28/2026
10/01/202610/12/2026
10/15/202610/26/2026
10/29/202611/09/2026
11/19/202612/07/2026
12/17/202601/11/2027
01/14/202701/25/2027
01/28/202702/08/2027
02/18/202703/01/2027
03/04/202703/15/2027
03/25/202704/12/2027
04/15/202704/26/2027
04/29/202705/10/2027
05/13/202705/24/2027
05/27/202706/07/2027
  • Legal aspects of pharmacy practice, including laws and regulations governing practice.
  • Hygiene and aseptic technique.
  • Terminology, abbreviations, and symbols.
  • Pharmaceutical calculations.
  • Identification of drugs by trade and generic names and therapeutic classifications.
  • Filling of orders and prescriptions, including packaging and labeling.
  • Ordering, restocking, and maintaining drug inventory.
  • Computer applications in the pharmacy.
  • Counsel on over-the-counter products per DOPL law.聽
  • Sterile compounding and institutional training.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 19)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Pharmacy Technician Core (Credits: 19)
TEPT 1010Introduction to Pharmacy3$300
TEPT 1100Community Pharmacy Practice3$300
TEPT 1110Institutional Pharmacy Practice3$300
TEPT 1300Clinical Pharmacology2$200
TEPT 1530Body Systems and Medical Conditions2$200
TEPT 1615Pharmacy Simulations and Review2$200
TEPT 1900Pharmacy Technician Externship4$400

Background Check and Drug Testing聽

  • All students must complete a background check and a random drug test.聽
  • You need a Social Security Number to do the background check.聽
  • Criminal charges from the last 7 years will show up. In Utah, juvenile records are not sealed.聽聽
  • You must complete hands-on training at a job site to finish the program. A criminal record or positive drug test could prevent that.聽
  • If you can鈥檛 finish your program because of your background or a positive drug test, no refunds will be given.聽
  • If you have a criminal record, talk to the Program Coordinator before you enroll.聽

Vaccination Information

  • The program requires鈥痟ands-on training at a job site.鈥�
  • Job sites may ask students to get the COVID-19 vaccine鈥痓efore placement.聽聽
  • If you have questions, please talk to your鈥疨rogram Coordinator.聽
  • After completing the program, you鈥檒l need to pass a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCE or ExCPT).
  • To apply for licensure, you鈥檒l also need a valid U.S. Social Security Number, a clear background check and fingerprinting screen, and a government-issued ID.
  • A criminal conviction may delay or prevent you from getting licensed. Charges from the last 7 years will show up.
  • Visit for more information.

 

Accreditation Information

ASHP Accredited

 

The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) as an advanced-level program. Advanced-level programs include additional skills and simulations that prepare students for advanced-level careers and expanding pharmacy technician roles.

 

The Pharmacy Technician program partners with PioneerRX, the top pharmacy management system in the industry. PioneerRX enhances the curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning that simulates the functions and workflow of today鈥檚 most innovative pharmacies. For more information, visit聽

 

Program Outcomes

  • 蘑菇短视频 Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Pass Rate: 96%
  • National Average Pass Rate: 70%
  • PTCB Exam Pass Rate: 96%
  • Program outcomes are based on the 2021-2022 PTCB Pass Rate Summary Report at

 

Leslie Valderrama

Leslie Valderrama is the Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator at 蘑菇短视频. Working in Pharmacy since 2014, Leslie has a wealth of experience in varied pharmacy settings such as community retail, 304B pharmacies, hospital, and compound settings as well as military pharmacy experience. She holds a Bachelors of science in Health Administrative Services from Weber State University and is a nationally certified and state licensed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Leslie is dedicated to student success, sharing her passion for patient care and the profession of pharmacy to ensure students receive the best education to succeed in their careers.

Office Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location
Health Tech 125

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