Yes. The Pharmacy Technician Program is delivered completely online in an asynchronous format. Pharmacy technician students do not need to attend scheduled live classes unless an optional session is offered.

The Pharmacy Technician Program includes approximately 132 hours of instruction, required readings, learning activities, assignments, and assessments. Complete the course over a maximum of 16 weeks. 

No previous pharmacy technician or pharmacy experience is required to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician Program unless otherwise stated in the current enrollment requirements.

Students who successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Program will receive a Health Tech Associates Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate of Completion.

The certificate of completion is not the same as national pharmacy technician certification. To become a Certified Pharmacy Technician, students must meet the certification organization’s eligibility requirements and pass the applicable national pharmacy technician certification examination.

Yes. The Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to cover the major knowledge areas assessed on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination, commonly called the PTCE.

Completing the Pharmacy Technician Program does not guarantee examination eligibility or a passing PTCE score. Success depends on the pharmacy technician student’s participation, preparation, study habits, and examination performance.

Yes. The asynchronous format allows many pharmacy technician students to complete coursework around their work, family, and personal schedules.

Pharmacy technician students must still complete all lessons, readings, assignments, activities, and assessments within the permitted course-access period.

The Pharmacy Technician Program is an online education and certification-preparation program. Students should carefully review the current program description to understand whether an externship, practicum, laboratory experience, or hands-on pharmacy technician training is included.

Some employers or states may require additional workplace training or practical experience before a pharmacy technician can work independently.

No educational provider can guarantee pharmacy technician employment. The Pharmacy Technician Program provides career-focused education designed to help students prepare for entry-level pharmacy technician opportunities and national certification.

Employment requirements and hiring decisions are determined by individual pharmacy employers.

Pharmacy technician registration, training, certification, and employment requirements vary by state and employer.

Before registering for the Pharmacy Technician Program, students should review the pharmacy technician requirements for the state where they plan to work. Completing the Pharmacy Technician Program does not automatically grant state registration, licensure, national certification, or employment authorization.

Pharmacy technicians may work in a variety of settings, including:

• Community and retail pharmacies
• Hospital pharmacies
• Long-term care pharmacies
• Mail-order pharmacies
• Specialty pharmacies
• Compounding pharmacies
• Ambulatory care settings
• Medication distribution centers
• Pharmacy benefit and insurance organizations

Available pharmacy technician opportunities vary by location, employer, education, experience, and certification status.

After successfully completing all Pharmacy Technician Program requirements, students will receive a Health Tech Associates Pharmacy Technician Program Certificate of Completion.

Eligible graduates may then apply to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Examination registration, approval, scheduling, and testing fees are separate from Health Tech Associates course registration unless otherwise stated.