Jun 10, 2026  
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Pharmacy Technician


Your pharmacy technician training will prepare you to work under the guidance of a pharmacist. You’ll be a crucial member of the team and a critical part of keeping the pharmacy running smoothly.

Award Type:


Certificate

Learning Outcomes:


Student who successfully complete our 196-hour course, will be qualified to take their PTCB National Certification Exam. National Certification will allow individuals to work in a variety of pharmacy settings.

Educational Objective:


Vocational

Tuition:


Tuition: $1689.00

Fees: Instructor fee, textbook/workbook, handout, Iowa Pharmacy Mandated Trainee Application/Fee, lab supplies, PTCB Certification Exam fee.

Length of Course:


196 hours total

Course Outline:


Tues/Thurs 9am-3pm for class- 120 hours

Clinical- dates/times determined by hosting pharmacy, retail- 60 hours

Clinical- dates/times determined by hosting hospital, acute -16 hours

Admissions Requirements:


High school diploma or equivalent, vaccination/immunization documentation, background check performed by Iowa Pharmacy Board via Trainee Application

Attendance Requirements:


One class session of 5.5 hours is the maximum allowed absence.  Additional time missed would be grounds for dismissal.

Instructor Qualification:


Instructor is registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area in which the state requires registration, certification or licensure for the occupational area in which the instructor is teaching.