$1,805
10 months
5/18/2026
May 7th
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
I love the ability to do my program remotely. I can do my online class work early in the morning, middle of the day, the evenings – I love it. I have monthly check in meetings and intro meetings at the beginning of every course to set me up for success. It’s fantastic for a remote program.
Pharmacy Technician Graduate
Understand the history of pharmacy and learn about various pharmacy settings.
Learn how to store, prepare, and dispense medications to patients.
Learn how to use industry systems for prescription entry, billing, and other administrative duties.
Practice interacting with customers, including answering questions and troubleshooting issues.
Learn sterilization techniques, aseptic technique, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.
Complete a 200-hour externship at a pharmacy, applying what you’ve learned in the coursework and lab simulations.
Prepare customized medications under the supervision of a pharmacist, such as creams, suspensions, and suppositories.
Dispense medications, provide drug information, and offer guidance on medication use and potential side effects.
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to assist pharmacists in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings. Students will acquire the knowledge necessary to assume responsibilities that include inventory management, ordering, labeling, storing, and distributing medications; working with patient records and billing information; gathering information for pharmacists; and distributing printed materials to patients. Students will learn how to compound medications in a non-sterile and sterile setting. They will also learn how to administer immunizations according to DOPL protocol.
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes are based on the 2021-2022 PTCB Pass Rate Summary Report at www.ptcb.org.
Classroom Hours
This is a hybrid program. Complete coursework online and come to the classroom for labs and hands-on skills.
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer options
Available to view here
Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$1,850.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$413.00
Estimated High School Student Cost
$205.00
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes
| Program Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Cirrus Access Code ISBN 9798765750780 | ✔ | $250.00 |
| Embroidered Smock | ✔ | $40.00 |
| Random Drug Screen for Health Programs | ✔ | $58.00 |
| Scrubs (Any Color) | ✔ | $40.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $388.00 |
| PHMT1260 Pharmacy Simulation and Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| CPR Card & Mask | ✔ | $25.00 |
| Subtotal of required materials | $25.00 |
The OTECH Pharmacy Technician program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHMT1005 | Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Law and Ethics | 2 | $190 | This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the pharmacy technician profession, including an exploration of the various roles pharmacy technicians play and the different types of pharmacies within the healthcare system. Students will gain insight into the history of pharmacy practice, as well as an overview of commonly used medications. The course will also address the process of pharmacy technician certification and licensure, along with the importance of maintaining credentials through continuing education in compliance with federal and state regulations. Additionally, the course will cover key aspects of pharmacy practice, including both state and federal laws related to patient safety and privacy. Topics such as DEA forms, narcotics scheduling, restricted drug programs, and drug recalls will be discussed. Students will also learn about the distinction between pharmacy ethics and laws, and how each is applied within the pharmacy setting. | |
| PHMT1015 | Pharmacy Calculations | 2 | $190 | This course builds upon basic mathematic skills to include the application of mathematics in the pharmacy setting. This course will cover calculations for medication dosing and day supplies in both community and institutional pharmacies. Common business and inventory calculations used in the pharmacy will also be included in this course. | |
| PHMT1030 | Body Systems and Medical Conditions | 2 | $190 | This course covers the major body systems, their dysfunctions, and treatment of diseases using medications. Medical terminology as it pertains to pharmacy practice and therapeutic classes of drugs used to treat common conditions will also be included in this course. | |
| PHMT1150 | Clinical Pharmacology | 2 | $190 | This course covers pharmacy terminology, SIG code, dosage forms, and abbreviations for successful transcription of prescriptions in the pharmacy setting. This course will link drug therapeutic classes with the affected body systems and medical conditions and include common drug interactions, contraindications and side effects. Drug reference materials and the drug approval process will also be covered. | |
| PHMT1160 | Community Pharmacy Applications | 2 | $190 | This course covers skills necessary for working in retail or community pharmacy settings. Hands-on skill simulations are focused on community pharmacy responsibilities including data entry, prescription processing, billing, fulfillment, inventory management, customer service, and patient safety. Additional advanced-level skills will be covered, including non-sterile compounding and specialty pharmacy operations. | |
| PHMT1245 | Institutional Pharmacy Applications | 2 | $190 | This course covers skills necessary for working in hospital or institutional pharmacy settings. Hands-on skill simulations are focused on institutional pharmacy responsibilities including sterile compounding and aseptic technique, hazardous drug management, unit dosing and dispensing, patient safety, and communication with hospital staff. | |
| PHMT1250 | Pharmacy Workplace Relations | 1 | $190 | This course covers essential workplace skills necessary to function as part of the pharmacy team. In preparation for externship, resume building and interviewing skills will be highlighted, as well as employee health, safety, and local pharmacy trends. | |
| PHMT1260 | Pharmacy Simulation and Review | 2 | $190 | This course includes hands-on skills performed in a sequential manner, simulating daily operations in a variety of pharmacy settings. Advanced-pharmacy technician roles will include immunization and CPR certification, point of care testing, advanced non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous compounding, and pharmacy supervisory duties. Additionally, this course includes practice resources for the national certification exam. | |
| PHMT1520 | Pharmacy Technician Externship I | 2 | $190 | This course provides a pharmacy technician externship at an external pharmacy. This course gives an opportunity to gain valuable entry work experience in a pharmacy setting while working under the supervision of a qualified pharmacy professional approved by the program coordinator. | |
| PHMT1530 | Pharmacy Technician Externship II | 2 | $190 | This course provides a pharmacy technician externship at an external pharmacy. This course gives an opportunity to gain valuable advanced work experience in a pharmacy setting while working under the supervision of a qualified pharmacy professional approved by the program coordinator. |
Background Check and Drug Testing
Vaccination Information
Accreditation Information
The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) as an advanced-level program. Advanced-level programs include additional skills and simulations that prepare students for advanced-level careers and expanding pharmacy technician roles.
The Pharmacy Technician program partners with PioneerRX, the top pharmacy management system in the industry. PioneerRX enhances the curriculum with a hands-on approach to learning that simulates the functions and workflow of today’s most innovative pharmacies. For more information, visit PioneerRX.com
Program Outcomes
Christina Stephens is the Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator and Instructor at Ogden-Weber Technical College. A 2009 graduate of the Davis Technical College Pharmacy Technician Program, Christina brings a wealth of experience from her years at McKay-Dee Hospital, where she worked until 2018. She holds an Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification from PTCB and a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. Since joining Ogden-Weber Technical College in 2018, Christina has been dedicated to student success, stepping into the coordinator role in 2023. Her professional background spans hospital, community, and compounding pharmacy settings, and she remains actively involved in the local pharmacy community.
Office Hours
M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location
Health Tech 125