Pharmacy Technician

pharmacy technician program summary

Length: 12 weeks
Fee: Free of Charge* (If you are receiving SNAP, TAFDC or other benefits).
Cost: If a student doesn’t receive benefits, then they can pay out of pocket. The PT program cost is $2800. We accept bank checks or credit cards.
Instruction: In-person at HCC
Requirement: 18+ yrs old, Massachusetts Resident, High School Diploma/Hi-Set, Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated, Pass CORI/SORI check, Clean Drug Screening.
Employment Search: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be given resources to help find employment in the Pharmacy Technician field.

Pharmacy Technician Program Description:

The course is approximately 10-12 weeks of extensive study and preparation for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Prospective students must be at least 18 years old, have earned at least a high school diploma, GED or HiSet, have completed basic math and reading assessments, have CORI/SORI background checks and have submitted required documentation of compliance with current local vaccination protocols. Daily schedule includes interactive synchronous sessions plus asynchronous assignments/assessments. Areas of study include medications, federal requirements, script entry and processing, quality assurance and safety. Administrative guidance is provided for the Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician in Training application, PTCB exam registration and schedule, Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license application and structured employment search.