Pharmacy Technician

Earn your Certificate in as few as 9 months

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Pharmacy Technology Program Overview

Carrington’s Pharmacy Technology program provides both theory and practical training, which enables technicians to function as a competent entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. When you complete the program, you should be prepared to put your skills to use as a pharmacy technician. Our program is built to give you the information and experience you need to be able to:

Receive, prepare and dispense prescriptions
Mix compound and IV medications
Verify prescription information
Maintain customer profiles and patient histories
Prepare for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) national certification exam¹

Pay Projection

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national median salary for a pharmacy technician was $35,100 per year or $16.87 per hour in May 2020. 2

Employment Projection

Between 2019 and 2029 employment for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow 4% nationally, as fast as average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.3

Program Length

As few as 9 months for a Certificate of Achievement

1. Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program

2. For detailed regional information please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292052.htm. Be advised, salary for entry level positions may be lower than the national average.

3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Pharmacy Technicians, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm (visited May 31, 2021). Data reflects a national projected percentage change in employment from 2018-2028 and may not reflect local economic conditions.

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I do believe that choosing Carrington to start my career was my best decision. I had help from very experienced instructors in the field, so I learned the book strategies and real-life strategies to help me along the way.

Tannya M.
Dental Assisting
Graduate 2018

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