Duration
10 Weeks
CPhT Certification Prep & Hands-on Lab Training
Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Gain practical training in prescription processing, pharmacology, dosage calculations, and sterile compounding to start your career in retail or hospital pharmacies.
Program At-A-Glance
Practical Pharmacy Training Built for Your Career
Develop essential pharmacy knowledge, hands-on skills, and exam preparation through a structured 10-week training experience.
Format
Hybrid / Online + In-Person Labs
Certification
PTCB / CPhT Exam Prep
Tuition
$3,000 Total
Curriculum & Core Competencies
Build the Pharmacy Skills Employers Need
From prescription processing to medication safety and sterile compounding fundamentals, develop practical competencies for today's pharmacy environment.
Pharmacy Skills
Build a strong foundation in pharmacy operations, medication terminology, calculations, regulations, and safe prescription processing.
- Prescription interpretation
- Drug classification & pharmacology
- Medical math & dosage calculations
- Pharmacy law & ethics
- Medication safety fundamentals
Practical Lab Work
Develop hands-on familiarity with pharmacy workflows, medication handling, inventory processes, and compounding fundamentals.
- Inventory management
- Pill counting
- Automated dispensing systems
- IV compounding fundamentals
- Sterile compounding fundamentals
Career Paths
Prepare for pharmacy technician opportunities across multiple healthcare settings and pharmacy environments.
- Retail pharmacies
- Hospital health systems
- Mail-order pharmacies
- Compounding centers
- Long-term care facilities
Career-focused preparation: The program combines pharmacy theory, medical calculations, prescription processing, practical laboratory exposure, and PTCB/CPhT exam preparation to help students move confidently toward pharmacy technician career opportunities.
Ready to Start Your Pharmacy Technician Career?
Take the next step toward becoming a trained pharmacy technician. Enroll in the 10-week program or contact your preferred McKallen campus for more information.