Pharmacy Technician

Program Overview

Launch your healthcare career immediately after graduation with our High School Pharmacy Technician Program, designed to prepare you into the high-demand, stable field of pharmacy. Students receive intensive, hands-on clinical skills training and comprehensive instruction specifically tailored to ensure success on the national certification exam. Upon successful completion of all coursework and the required externship, you will receive the professional credentials needed to begin working as a certified pharmacy technician.

• Key Benefits:
  • Preparation for the National Certification Exam.
  • Hands-on clinical skills training.
  • Externship placement (if eligible).
  • College savings.
  • Preparation for any career in healthcare.

Career and Certification Outcomes

• Certification Exam: The program prepares students for the NHA assessment.
• Job Titles: Examples of positions graduates can hold (e.g., Retail Pharmacy Technician, Hospital Pharmacy Technician, Inventory Specialist or Pharmacy Clerk/ Assistant).
• Externship:
  • Total required hours - 140 hours.
  • Externship takes place the final 12-14 weeks of the program.