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Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program
Exciting news! We are now accepting applications for our next cohort of sponsored students in the Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program.
In less than a year, qualified applicants can launch a rewarding new career as a pharmacy technician with full tuition coverage from University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics.
Employment Trends and Data
Employment for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow by 7% in the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics). This demand is largely driven by an aging population, increased access to medications, and expanded roles for pharmacy technicians in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Pharmacy technicians are offered competitive salaries. Pharmacy technicians can work full-time and part-time, and they have access to many opportunities for advancement.
Given this positive employment landscape—both nationally and in Utah—now is a great time to consider a rewarding career path in healthcare.
Program Overview
The online Pharmacy Technician (ASHP/ACPE) certificate offers the following learning material to help students develop this in-demand skillset:
▸ 400 hours of online curriculum that includes:
- the following topics: pharmacology, pharmacy law, regulations and standards, the business of a pharmacy (both retail and hospital), prescriptions, pharmaceutical calculations, nonsterile compounding, and more; and
- the following learning strategies: images, videos, simulations, and interactive games
▸ 180-hour Paid Externship with University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics that focuses on helping students gain the skills needed to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and begin working upon graduation
Program Timeline
Once accepted as a sponsored student in the Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program, you’ll move through this process in approximately 9-12 months:
☑ Complete necessary steps for background check, drug screen, and trainee license☑ Begin online courses and spend at least 15 hours/week studying in order to complete the modules in approximately 9 months
☑ Work 180 paid externship hours as a part-time or full-time Pharmacy Technician trainee with the University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
☑ Pass Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam by earning 80% or above
☑ Start your rewarding career in healthcare!
Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
- Students must be 18 years of age and submit proof of a High School Diploma or GED to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam.
- Applicants must have professional working proficiency in English.
- Students must take and pass a criminal background check and a drug screening (provided by the University of Utah).
- Student must take and pass an online math test.
- No healthcare skills or experience are considered prerequisites for entry into the training program.
Contact Us
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