Oct2026 Cohort: Pharmacy Technician Cert Prep (70478) - Class 6 of 6 in Program Sequence

Course Description:

This fully online course is designed to prepare the individual to take the nation Pharmacy Technician Certification exam (PTCE) offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). An overview will be provided on the outline of the exam and the application process. PTCB's exam determines whether individuals have mastered the knowledge and skills necessary to practice as a pharmacy technician. Benefits of PTCB certification include an increase in job promotion opportunities, recognition within the pharmacy profession, and an increased focus on patient safety. Pharmacists recognize that PTCB-certified technicians demonstrate their qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to function as a pharmacy technician through the examination. Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and pass the PTCE may use the designation CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).

 

Prerequisites: Intro to Pharmacy, Pharmacy Calculations, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Science & Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Price: $275

Format: Remote via Zoom

Dates: May 10, 2027 - May 31, 2027 (Mondays & Thursdays 6pm-9pm) *estimated dates

Required Textbook: TBD

Students MUST have a laptop, Chromebook, or similar device for this course/program. No iPads or cell phones, since they limit the capabilities for the online resources that we use during the course/program.

Refund Policy: If HACC cancels a course, training, seminar, conference or trip/tour, all paid participants will receive a 100% refund of all tuition and fees. Any student who wishes to drop a course may do so by calling any of the campus Welcome Centers. These requests must be made no less than one (1) calendar day prior to the first class meeting date to be eligible for a full refund of tuition and fees, except for any tuition or fees noted as nonrefundable. Unless otherwise specifically stated or approved, no refund will be issued after a class start date. We do not issue partial refunds in the event a student starts a class late or does not complete the class. Students receiving Title IV Financial Aid will be subject to the federal regulations regarding withdrawal of classes. Financial Aid eligibility will be recalculated based on dates of participation in financial aid eligible programs. Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person.