Pharmacy Technician Trainee Program

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 18 years of age.
• Students must 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). See Drug Screen and Background Check information.
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  Background Check Instructions

  Next Steps: Drug Screen & Background Check

  We work with Certiphi to complete required drug screens and background checks. This document serves as a simple guide, more detailed information is emailed directly to student upon registration and payment of tuition.

  Watch for an Email

  You will get an email from applicationstation@certiphi.com. It will have a link and a code to start your drug screen and background check. You’ll do the background check in the Certiphi system. Follow the prompts and fill out each section.

  1. Create Your Account
     Click the link in the email to open the Certiphi site. Use your code to make an account. You’ll need to create a username and password, and then agree to the terms.
  2. Pay the Fee
     The standard fee is paid on your behalf by our office or programmed into class fee depending on program.
  3. Schedule Your Drug Screen
     Certiphi will provide you a list of places nearby where you can go. Choose one and schedule your visit. Once scheduled you have 48 hours to complete the test.
  4. Go to Your Appointment
     Go to the lab you chose and give a urine sample. Be prepared to list your current medications. Keep the receipt they give you.
  5. Track Your Progress
     Certiphi lets you check each step online. You can see when your sample is sent, tested, and when results are ready.
  6. If Certiphi Calls You
     If your test shows something unusual, a doctor from Certiphi (called an MRO) will call you. They’ll ask if you have a medical reason. You’ll need to respond within 3 days.
  7. Get Your Results
     When your results are ready, you can download them from your Certiphi account. We will also be notified. No extra action is needed unless we contact you.

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• 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

Professional Education at the University of Utah
Phone: 801-585-1780
E-mail: proedhealth@utah.edu
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