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At no cost for current, full-time employees, we will sponsor you to complete an online pharmacy technician-training program. And by sponsor, we mean pay for half of the tuition.
This online Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE) certificate covers: Pharmacology, Pharmacy law, regulations and standards, Business of a pharmacy (both retail and hospital), Prescriptions, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Nonsterile Compounding, and more.
This externship program focuses on helping students gain the skills needed to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and start working upon graduation. This program uses images, videos, simulations and interactive games to assist with learning the material and developing the necessary skills.
This program includes 400 hours of online curriculum, and externship incorporating at least 200 hours of outpatient and inpatient pharmacy work. Tuition includes exam voucher.
Full-time employees are eligible for $3,000 (100%) towards the online program.
Part-time employees are eligible for $1,500 (50%) towards the online program. While not eligible for the 50 percent tuition reduction benefit, the sponsorship credit reduces the program cost by half to a $1,500 cost.
After successful completion of the approved online pharmacy technician program, you are guaranteed an interview for available pharmacy technician positions within University of Utah Health.
We are pleased to offer this sponsorship opportunity to current hospitals and clinics employees. Please review the following program requirements for accepted sponsored employees: