This program is offered as hybrid.
Hybrid instruction is a mixture of in-person work and online instruction. Complete coursework remotely and come into the classroom only for labs and hands-on skills.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in a retail or hospital setting to store, prepare, and dispense medicines. Responsibilities include inventory, ordering, labeling, storing, and distributing medicines, working with patient records, billing information, gathering information for the pharmacist, and the distribution of printed information to the patient.
Students who complete the program and pass a national certification exam will be eligible to apply for a Utah pharmacy technician license. A valid U.S. Social Security number and government-issued ID is required for licensure. See detailed information for non-U.S. citizens.
To reinstate an expired Utah pharmacy technician license, or to transfer a pharmacy technician license to Utah, please contact the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) at 801-530-6628.
OTECH Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) Pass Rate: 96%
National Average Pass Rate: 70%
PTCB Exam Pass Rate: 96%
Program outcomes are based on the 2021-2022 PTCB Pass Rate Summary Report at www.ptcb.org
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to assist pharmacists in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings. Students will learn the skills needed to store, prepare, and dispense medications. Students will learn the knowledge necessary to assume responsibilities which include inventory management; ordering, labeling, storing, and distributing medications; working with patients records and billing information; gathering information for pharmacists, and distributing printed information to patients. Student will learn how to compound medications in a non-sterile and sterile setting. Students will learn how to administer immunizations according to DOPL protocol. High School students must be a minimum of 17 years old to enroll into the program and be turning 18 by the completion of the program. Successful completion of the program and the PTCE meets the requirements for state licensure.
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 .
Program Objectives
Pharmacy Technician Program objectives identify the skills and knowledge students demonstrate competency on throughout the duration of the program. Upon completion of the program, knowledge and skills have been verified that students perform the specific entry-level skills required for the occupation, including:
Rebecca Mitchell is the admissions advisor for the Pharmacy Technician program. Admissions advisors help potential students explore college programs, become familiar with the resources available (including financial assistance), get in touch with instructors and more. Contact Rebecca or schedule a meeting today to learn more.
Meet with Rebecca → Location: Health Tech 103
Christina is the Coordinator for the Pharmacy Technician Program. She completed the Davis Technical College Pharmacy Technician Program in 2009 and has worked for 14 years as a Pharmacy Technician before becoming an instructor in 2018. Christina earned her advanced pharmacy technician certification in 2021. Christina has work experience in compounding, community and hospital pharmacy settings. She has a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in healthcare management from Western Governors University.
Office Hours: M-F: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Location: Health Tech 125
Student support specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They are available to assist students who have questions regarding their program, progress and attendance, and program changes. The specialist can assist students with campus and program policies or procedures, student rights, as well as the policy and processes involved in student complaints. The student support staff is also available to discuss personal/family matters, address emergency situations, and provide referrals to college and community services.
Meet with KC → Location: Health Tech 107B
Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of pharmacy settings and specialty fields, including retail pharmacies, outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital pharmacies, compounding, veterinary, long term care, military pharmacies, insurance billing, pharmacy education, and more. The certification and license students receive after completing the OTECH Pharmacy Technician program allows graduates to work in any of these careers.
The Pharmacy Technician program includes over 100 hours of hands-on lab simulations. Students practice prescription entry, billing, and customer service in a simulated retail environment. Advanced-Level skills include non-sterile compounding, aseptic technique, sterile compounding, immunizations, and point of care testing.
Students complete a 200-hour externship at a pharmacy, applying what they have learned in the coursework and lab simulations. This satisfies the state externship requirement and opens up opportunities for networking and employment.
After successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician program, students are prepared to sit for a national pharmacy technician certification exam (PTCE or ExCPT). These certifications are nationally recognized and are required for state licensure. After successful completion of the program, certification exam, and 200-hour externship, the student will apply for a Utah Pharmacy Technician License.
Students who choose the Pharmacy Technician program will be qualified to work in a high-demand field.
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
