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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.
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
Starting October 1, 2023, all instructors and students visiting a Christus Health facility where patient care is provided must be vaccinated against the flu. Every student or instructor already on site must be vaccinated against the flu by November 1, 2023.
Read moreThe PTACAS opening date has been delayed. The PTACAS will open on October 15, 2023 and will remain open until May 26, 2024.
Read moreThe RN-to-BSN Program is extending the Spring 2024 to November 6, 2023. For more information, please visit the RN-to-BSN Application Process page.
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