Pharmacy Technician

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The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare individuals to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for retail, hospital, home care, mail-order and other pharmaceutical settings. Students will learn how to recognize the top medications, dosage forms and uses, fill prescriptions for patients, and prepare IV medications. The program includes student participation in a 180-hour clinical pharmacy externship.

Estimated Cost
Adult College Admission Fee $40.00
Adult Tuition and Fees $1,690.50
High School Fees $25.00
Books and Supplies Varies
Certificate Processing Fee $40.00
Financial Aid Availability
Pell Grants Apply
Scholarships Eligible
Veterans Eligible
Program Details
Admissions and Job Requirements Details
Program Start Date After program orientation
Classroom Availability Daytime: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 7:40 a.m.-2:30 pm
Program Length 735 hours (8 months) *
Location DATC Main Campus
Course Requirements Details
Course Descriptions Details
Credentials
Certificates DATC Certificate of Program Completion
Industry Certification Details
Jobs
Utah Job Outlook 4,030 jobs
Utah Wage $11.81 - 18.82/hr
Job Title & SOC 29-2052.00 - Pharmacy Technicians
* Based on full-time enrollment

Application Process

Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
Complete the DATC Admissions process:
Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services to receive a Pharmacy Technician Program Application
Prior to submitting the program application, prospective students may enroll in the Medical Office Program and begin the following courses:
  • BTEC 1110 Computer Literacy
  • WKSK 1400 Workplace Relations
  • WKSK 1500 Job Seeking Skills

Completion of these courses does not guarantee acceptance into the program, however, students who demonstrate progress of at least 85% in these courses will receive preferred preference during the application process.
Complete and submit a program application during the following application dates:
Jan 2-6, 2012; Mar 5-9, 2012; May 7-11, 2012 Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status within two weeks
Following acceptance into the program, complete a orientation with the Pharamcy Technician instructor the following Wednesday after program acceptance.
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