The Pharmacy Technician Program is a dynamic and engaging educational experience designed to prepare aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success as a pharmacy technician. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical application to prepare students for a rewarding career in pharmacy.
This 185- hour hybrid program will be completed within 12 weeks. The online didactic portion includes graded quizzes, unit exams, a midterm, and a final exam. Students should plan to spend 12 hours a week on the didactic portion. The simulation portion of the program meets 3.5 hours weekly in person and is facilitated and graded by local instructors
You will need to be prepared to spend 15+ hours weekly in this course. The course will conclude with you sitting for a national certification exam. The tuition includes all online components, supplies, and exam. Additional costs include a background check, physical and registration to the Board of Pharmacy.
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Tuition and Funding Options
Financial Assistance, Grant Funding and Sallie Mae Loans may be available for eligible students.
Graduate Performance
Total Program Costs
Pharmacy Technician Program Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $3585
- FastForward Price: $1195
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Additional Costs
| Drug Screen/Background check through CastleBranch | $85 |
| Health Screening with up-to-date Immunizations | cost varies |
| Travel to campus/clinical sites | cost varies |
| Scrubs/Business Casual clothing, impermeable closed toed shoes | cost varies |
| VA Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician Trainee application | $25 |
| VA Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician application | $35 |
Job Outlook
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