Online Pharmacy Technician

A Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacological services by distributing, stocking, and assembling medication. Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, clinics, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, long-term care facilities, pharmacy benefit managers, or large industrial complexes. This comprehensive, fully online 134-hour course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Program includes a graded final exam to help prepare students for the PTCB exam. The instructor will provide details in class. The PTCB exam is included in the cost as well as the textbook. This national certification program enables pharmacy technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer safe and effective patient care and service. Students who complete this program successfully will receive national certification.

Program Pre-requisites:
18 years old, high school degree/GED

Program Cost:
$1,999 *Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify

Class Details:
This course is offered online through our Blackboard learning management system. Students will participate in asynchronous assignments, discussion boards, and quizzes, in addition to direct instruction.

Class Schedule:

January 30-May 15, 2024

For more information, please contact:
Erin Kennedy, ekennedy@nwcc.edu, (860) 738-6419