Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
In-Person 10-Week Course | Optional Clinical Externship
Program at a Glance
- In-Person, Hands-on course
- 10-Week Course (70 hrs) + Optional Clinical Externship
- Designed to provide passionate individuals access to the Medical Field and more advanced opportunities.
- $1,945 Course Fee provides what you need!
- All Program materials and textbooks
- One set of scrubs
- One (1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam fee voucher
- Eligible for Payment Plans, Financial Aid, and Loans. Course is ineligible for FASFA-driven Financial Aid.
Available Courses
Fall Cohort: September 7-November 11, 2026
See Monday/Wednesday Course Schedule
Where Precision and Purpose Meet Opportunity
Transform Your Future
Launch a meaningful career in just ten weeks, and open the door to new opportunities, greater confidence, and long-term career growth.
Lead and Educate your Community
Promote safe, responsible medication use by helping patients understand prescription risks and navigate their healthcare with confidence.
Build a Foundation for Your Success
Gain in-demand skills and certifications for new opportunities in the medical field, Pharmacy or Nursing school.
Make your Impact on Public Health
Support broader healthcare initiatives focused on medication safety, access, and adherence while contributing to healthier outcomes across your community.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Expert Guidance, Every Step of Your Journey
Receive support and personalized instruction from our dedicated instructors, excited to help you meet your goals!
Nationally Certified Program
Choose quality with our Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Recognized Education Program, designed for the PTCB Certification Exam.
Everything in an Affordable Program
Our $1,945 Course Fee includes all program materials/books, one set of scrubs, and one voucher for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. **Now accepting payment plans.
Real-World Clinical Externship (Optional)
Gain valuable hands-on experience and extensive training in our externship program, hosted by our community partners.
Start Your Journey Towards Pharmacy Technician Certification Today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy Techs perform a variety of tasks vital to supporting pharmacists and patients:
- Taking prescription inventory
- Packaging medications
- Interacting with and educating patients
- Communicating with doctors to process insurance claims
- Who should enroll in the course?
Our Pharmacy Tech program is made for any and all passionate individuals wanting to enter the healthcare field and make a lasting impact on their community, without clinical work. Our fast-paced program requires dedication and attentiveness to be most successful.
Students who want or need patient care hours are especially encouraged to enroll!
To participate in the optional externship, students must be atleast 18 years old and willing to submit a background check, drug screening, and immunization records. The certification exam typically requires students to be atleast 18 years old and have at least a GED or high school diploma.
- Do you need Prior Work Experience or Prerequisites?
Not at all! Our program is designed for all experience levels. The Certification Exam does require students to be atleast 18 years old and have at least a GED or high school diploma.
- What will I learn?
- Dosage calculations and conversions
- Drug classifications and compounding
- The "top 200 drugs"
- Pharmacy-specific medical terminology
- How to read and interpret prescriptions
- Drug identification (generic and brand names)
- Sterile compounding and the handling of sterile products
- Total parental nutrition (TPN)
- Dispensing of prescriptions
- Inventory control and billing and reimbursement
- What Pharmacy Technician certification does the program prepare me for?
Our program prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) which is administered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). After passing the exam, the student becomes a nationally-recognized CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Tech).
The pharmacy tech certification exam cost is included in the cost of the course.
- Do I have to renew my Certification?
Because of the rapid changes in the healthcare field, the PTCB requires certification renewal every two years to maintain their CPhT credentials.
- Where do Pharmacy Techs typically work?
Pharmacy techs work in a variety of settings including:
- Hospitals
- Retail Pharmacies
- Independent Pharmacies
- Compounding Pharmacies
- Mail Service Pharmacies
- Grocery Stores
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Insurance Companies
- Drug Wholesale Companies
- What's the difference between a Pharmacy Tech and a Pharmacist?
Pharmacy tech and pharmacists are both skilled professionals that are vital for a pharmacy to run properly, but a Pharmacy Tech typically reports to a superior Pharmacist. Pharmacy techs can't perform various duties without the direct supervision of a pharmacist, such as dispensing medication without prescription verification, making decisions on drug substitutions, or giving instructions for prescription preparation.
Additionally, Pharmacists earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) degree that requires a bachelor’s degree, an additional four years of schooling, and a clinical residency. Pharmacy technicians typically need a high school diploma and a certification.
Meet Your Support Team
Meet Your Instructor
Toni E. Martin,
BS, CPhT-Adv, CPhT-Ed
After more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, Toni Martin enrolled in UTC's Pharmacy Technician program to launch a new career. Within four months, she was working full-time as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Now, she is a Certified Pharmacy Technician Advanced (CPhT-Adv), Certified Pharmacy Technician Educator (CPTEd), and pharmacy professional with CVS Pharmacy.
"I know what it means to start something brand new and how challenging it can be," Martin says.
As a graduate of the program herself, Martin helps students connect classroom learning to real-world pharmacy practice while demonstrating what's possible through career change.
