Pharmacy Technician
Intro
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for community, institutional, compounding, long-term care, mail-order, and other pharmaceutical settings. Students learn the most common medications, calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, learn aseptic techniques, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. Students receive extensive hands-on training in the lab area using advanced pharmacy technology.
Objectives
- Practice personal and interpersonal skills needed in various pharmacy settings.
- Demonstrate the pharmacy technician's role in the medication-use process and wellness promotion.
- Recall the most utilized drugs by brand and generic name, indications, and interactions.
- Solve pharmacy mathematical calculations.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
This course prepares you forÌýnational certificationÌýandÌýUtah State licensure.
Courses / Syllabi
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Pharmacy Department, click the link below.Ìý
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Program Courses
How to Apply
About Your Program
This starts once a year in September. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about a program. You can check start dates here.
Make an appointment with aÌýStudent Success Advisor here >>
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Admissions
Completed the Certificate-Seeking Application below. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.
Workkeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), Applied Math (Level 5) and keyboarding (25 nwpm).Ìý
Students must be at least 18 years old.
Students must be current on all vaccinations.ÌýImmunization Requirements
Illicit drug use, criminal background checks, and immunization status may prevent future employment as a pharmacy technician. Externship sites, employers, and the Utah State Board of Pharmacy have regulations about drug use, criminal backgrounds, and immunizations. Unable to comply with these regulations may prevent your completion of the program.
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Enrollment/Registration
Once the programmatic requirements have been completed, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your starting date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.
The first month's payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 orÌýstudentservices@btech.edu or you can visit us in person at the Logan Campus!Ìý
Financial Aid
FAFSA - PELL GRANT
Checklist
Social Security Number ORÌýYour Alien Registration number (if you're not a U.S. citizen)
Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
The Process
Apply for FAFSA at and BTECH school code: 014257.
BTECH receives student FAFSA records.
Financial Aid will send an email to students to create a VerifyMyFafsa Account.
The student creates an account and submits the required documentation.
Students will complete enrollment with BTECH.
Financial Aid will email the student a link to schedule a required Financial Aid Offer meeting.
Pell Grant is disbursed.
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Scholarships
Checklist
I have my Student ID
Letter of Recommendation
I have a personal history/career objective
I have my high school transcript
The Process
Apply for scholarships at /scholarships (soft deadline (5th of each month).
BTECH emails a link to schedule a Scholarship Interview.
Interview with the Scholarship Committee (generally 3rd Tuesday of each month).
BTECH evaluates the interview rubric and available funds.
Notified of award results within 4 weeks.
The student will receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
BTECH disburses scholarships.
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Veterans
Complete the Veterans checklist.
Reach out to the VA Certifying Official at nmcinelly@btech.edu.
If you have any questions please make an appointment with a Student Success Advisor here.
| Tuition and Fees |
Estimated Equalized Payment |
|---|---|
| $2,393 | $266 |
| this is an estimate* | based on |
| Course fees may vary | part-time enrollment |
| ___________________ | ___________________ |
| Estimated Books & Supplies |
Pell Eligible |
| Yes |
*The following items are external costs incurred during the program and are subject to change without notice.
Students must pass a random drug test ($42).
Students must obtain a background check ($15).
Students must obtain a Pharmacy Technician Training License through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing ($50).
| High School | Adult Students: |
|---|---|
| Arranged varies by school |
Mon - Wed - 5 pm to 9 pm Thurs - 3 pm to 6 pm or 6:30 pm -9:30 pm |
| ____________ | ____________ |
| Hours Per Week |
Certificate Duration |
| 15Ìý | 17 creditsÌý 12 months |
**Attendance is required.
To obtain a national certification, students must successfully pass a national exam, either the PTCE or the ExCPT.
Once certified, certificants must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education (CE) during each two (2) year recertification cycle. AnyÌýCE hours earned must be inÌýpharmacy technician-specific subject matter. For recertification candidates, one (1) hour of the twenty (20) hours must be in the subject ofÌýpharmacy law and one (1) hour must be in the subject of patient safety.
Students in 2023-2024 had a 100% pass rate on the PTCE
To obtain Utah State Licensure students must:
- Complete 2 finger-print cards
- Complete an Affidavit of Education
- Obtain a copy of the current Certification of Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) or National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCB)
- Complete a pharmacy technician application and submit to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
The Pharmacy Technician program is officially recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited through the ASHP/ACPE as Entry- and Advanced-Level Status
Pharmacy Technician Advanced partners with PioneerRx. PioneerRx enhances curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning that simulates the functions and workflow of today’s pharmacies. For more information, visitÌý.
Logan Campus
1385 North 600 West
Logan, Utah 84321
| Living | Miscellaneous personal |
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| $8,730 | $2,502 |
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| Transportation | Dependent care |
| $1,737 | $414 |
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| Disability-related | Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
| $126 | $140 |
Outcome Data
Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education
Completion: 100%
Job Placement: 100%
Licensure:Ìý100%
Withdrawal: 0%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveysÌýconducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordinationÌýwith the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
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The mission of the 91Porn is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.Ìý 