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Pharmacy Technician Program

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A Pharmacy Technician Certification could be closer than you think.

Finish Pharmacy Technician training in just 11 weeks! Programs are offered during the day or in the evening.

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Program Summary

Our Pharmacy Technician Certification program includes 77 hours of classroom instruction including skills practice, a comprehensive review, and preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) and other similar certification examinations. There are no textbooks for this program. All content for this program is online and students are expected to study online for a minimum of 7 hours per module.

Program Details
  • Financial Assistance

    Financial Assistance

    Payment Plans & Scholarships are widely available.

  • Schedule / Duration

    Schedule / Duration

    Finish Pharmacy Technician training in 11 weeks with day or evening schedules available

  • Externship

    Certification

    Stand out from the crowd with a Pharmacy Technician Certification

  • Occupational Outlook

    Occupational Outlook

    Make an average of $14.43 per hour as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

  • Locations

    Locations

    Over 150 classroom locations nationwide

  • Information Sessions

    Information Sessions

    Attend a helpful information session about this program

Financial Assistance

Fees: Fees vary by partner. Check Class Schedules to find a program near you.

Financing: Financial Assistance is offered to many people that apply. Our options may include:

  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Sallie Mae Loans
  • 5 to 12 month Payment Plans
  • Debit/Credit Card Enrollment

Call 800-201-1141 to talk to our Admissions Counselors to get more information about Pharmacy Technician training and available payment plans.

Schedule / Duration

Our Pharmacy Technician Certification program offers convenient day, evening and weekend schedules.

Over the course of 11 weeks, we combine 77 hours of classroom instruction with easily accessible online content. Students are expected to study online a minimum of seven hours per module. Day, evening and weekend schedules are available.

Click here to find a program that fits your schedule.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program graduates will receive a certificate of completion. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in their state and be prepared to take the PTCE offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Occupational Outlook

Most states regulate pharmacy technicians in some way. Consult your state’s Board of Pharmacy for its particular regulations. Requirement for pharmacy technicians generally include some of all of the following:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Criminal background check
  • Formal training program
  • Exam
  • Fees
  • Continuing education

Some states and employers require pharmacy technicians to have certification. Even where it is not required, certification may make it easier to get a job. Many employers will pay for their pharmacy technicians to take the certification exam.

Two organizations offer certification: The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Locations

Boston Reed is proud to partner with hundreds of schools across the United States. If you aren't able to find a location for Pharmacy Technician training, please let us know. We are constantly adding more locations and hope to help you online or in the classroom.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are a great way to find out more about allied health careers, and the programs offered to get them started. See if there are any in your area. Sign up today!

How to register

1. Click here and then enter your zip code

2. Select "Information Session" from the drop down list. and press go.

3. Find the location that you would like to attend and call or register online.

Note: Not all information sessions allow you to register online. Please call us at 800-201-1141 if you have any questions.