Pharmacy Technician Program

Get started today in an exciting career!  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, real-world application to prepare students for a rewarding career in pharmacy. This is a 400+ hour hybrid program that will be completed within 18 weeks. The online didactic portion consists of 8 weeks with graded quizzes, unit exams, midterm, and final exam. Plan to spend a minimum of 25 hours a week to complete the didactic portion. The simulation portion of the program meets weekly in person for the full 18 weeks and is observed and graded by local instructors. The 10-week experiential portion is completed off-campus at designated pharmacy sites with an assigned preceptor.  Students are scheduled three, 8-hour shifts a week for experiential learning. The course prepares students for the national certification exam. Tuition includes all online components, supplies and certification exam. Additional costs not included:  background check, drug screen, physical, scrubs and registration to the Board of Pharmacy.

Included with the tuition: All online components, supplies, and the national certification exam.

Please be sure to check out the following two links for all program information:  https://laurelridge.edu/pathways-program/healthcare/ and www.laurelridgeworkforce.com/hntk .

Prerequisite:
*A working knowledge of Algebra is essential for this class.
*Required math and reading proficiency assessment. Workforce will follow-up with test results.  Students must pass prior to enrollment but can take test more than once.
*HS Diploma/GED
*At least 18 years old