Pharmacy Technician
This 50-hour comprehensive pharmacy technician program prepares students to work in hospitals, home infusions, and community pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of registered pharmacists and assist them in:
- Preparing prescriptions
- Keeping records of drugs used
- Ordering supplies
- Preparing intravenous (IV) packs using sterile techniques
- Inventory control
- Billing & reimbursement
This program includes a FREE optional 80-hour externship. Additional student fees may include a background check, physical exam, current resume, state registration and/or drug test as determined by the externship site.
Requirements for admission:
Effective January 2020 graduates can sit for the exam PRIOR to receiving their HS diploma or GED and no longer MUST be 18 years of age or older
- Arithmetic & reading comprehension placement tests or proof of college-level coursework
- A clear understanding of written and spoken English
Students seeking National Certification (CPhT): $129 payable to PTCB
NJ registration (LPhT) fee (must be registered in NJ to work): $35-$75
For more information, click Pharmacy Technician Certification Program.
To register or for more information
contact Program Director, Dianne Czar, RN
at (908) 835-2333 or by email at [email protected]
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Career Outlook
Stackable Credential: Pharmacy Compounding and Sterile Prep