Pharmacy Technician - Technical Certificate

Federal Gainful Employment Information

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for community, institutional, compounding, long-term care, mail-order, and other pharmaceutical settings. Students learn the most common medications, calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, learn aseptic techniques, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. Students receive extensive hands-on training in the lab area using advanced pharmacy technology.

Licensure Notification

This program meets licensure requirements in the following states:

• UT

• After the successful completion of the required coursework and practicum, PhT students may sit for the national certification. Upon passing, students will be certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). PhT is a national certification; however, students do need to be licensed in the state of Utah first. After 1,000 working hours (approximately 6-8 months), they may then exercise reciprocity and get licensed in any state should they relocate.

Additional Application Process Required - See below, ask an advisor for details

1. Meet programmatic admission requirements

2. Maintain a 2.67 GPA throughout program

Personal Documentation Requirements:

• Pass background check and drug screen

• Provide documentation of Immunizations 

• Annual Influenza Vaccine

• 2-Step TB Test

Physical Demands:

• Stand or sit for 10 hours per day

• Push and pull 50 pounds

• Lift and support 25 pounds

• Move within confined spaces

• Effective verbal communication in English without visual clues

• Hear normal speaking level sounds

• Hear in situations when not able to see lips (when masks are used)

• Communicate verbally with others