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Welcome to the Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy technicians assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications. A combination of lecture, on-campus laboratory and clinical training prepares graduates for a variety of employment opportunities in community and hospital pharmacies. Learn more by following the links below, or check out the Pharmacy Technician FAQ.
Future Students
Current Students
Program Info
Program Outcomes
| PTCB National Certification Exam First-time Pass Rate (Traditional) | 90%* |
| PTCB National Certification Exam First-time Pass Rate (Dual Credit/High School [Health Sciences Academy]) | 69%* |
| Program Completion Rate | 95% +/- |
| Job Placement Rate | 85% +/- |
| Program Satisfaction Rate (Students, Graduates, Employers) | 97% +/- |
*The national average PTCB National Certification Exam pass rate is 70%.
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900, Bethesda, MD 20814
ashp.org
Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education
135 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, Illinois 60603-4810
acpe-accredit.org
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