Pharmacy Technician
Dispensing medication from acetaminophen to ziprasidone.
The Pharmacy Technician is the right hand of the pharmacist, preparing prescriptions, processing insurance, compounding, and administering vaccinations.
Completion Rate: 95%
Placement Rate: 100%
Licensure Pass Rate: 100%
Program Overview
Learn More About Our Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
No prior experience is needed to start Dixie Technical College’s Pharmacy Technician program. This program trains students to support pharmacists by performing essential duties in community pharmacies, hospitals, compounding pharmacies, long term care, mail order, and other pharmaceutical environments. Through hands-on lab experience and classroom instruction, students learn medication identification, dosage calculations, prescription processing, billing, aseptic techniques, and preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounded medications.
As a student of this program, you will:
- Practice personal and professional skills needed in various pharmacy settings
- Understand the pharmacy technician’s role in medication management and wellness promotion
- Identify commonly used medications by brand and generic names, including their uses and interactions
- Perform accurate pharmacy math calculations
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications safely
Attainable Certificates Include:
- Accredited Dixie Technical College Certificate
- National Certification through PTCB or ExCPT
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification
- Immunization Certification
National or State Requirements for Licensure:
This Program Prepares You for Careers Such As:
- Pharmacy Technician – Median Income $40k year, with top earners at $57k year.*
*Source: careeronestop.org
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$2,538.00
Scholarships and Grants Available
Program Length:
5 Months
+180 Hours of Externship
Credit Hours
18
Dixie Tech’s Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Upcoming Start Dates:
January 11, 2027 | 11:00am – 2:45pm | Mon – Fri (+6 online hrs/week)
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Pharmacy Technician
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to support pharmacists by performing a wide range of practice-related duties for community, institutional, compounding, long-term care, mail-order, and other pharmaceutical settings. Students learn the most common medications, calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, learn aseptic techniques, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications. Students receive extensive hands-on training in the lab area using advanced pharmacy technology.
Attendance Standard: This program has a minimum attendance standard of 80%.
Learning Objectives
- Practice personal and interpersonal skills needed in various pharmacy settings.
- Demonstrate the pharmacy technician’s role in the medication-use process and wellness promotion.
- Recall the most utilized drugs by brand and generic name, indications, and interactions.
- Solve pharmacy mathematical calculations.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Pharmacy Technician Courses (18 Credit Hours)
TEPT 1010: Introduction to Pharmacy – 3 credit hours
TEPT 1100: Community Pharmacy Practice – 3 credit hours
TEPT 1110: Institutional Pharmacy Practice – 3 credit hours
TEPT 1410: Pharmacy Technician Success and Career Readiness – 3 credit hours
TEPT 1521: Medications – 2 credit hours
TEPT 1910: Pharmacy Technician Externship – 4 credit hours
Accreditation
Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Accreditation by COE is viewed as a nationally-honored seal of excellence for occupational education institutions and denotes honesty and integrity. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone: 770-396-3898 Fax: 770-396-3790
council.org
Cost Overview
Tuition at Dixie Technical College Is Affordable
Tuition & Fees must be paid before registering for class unless a payment plan or other funding options have been approved and signed. Information is subject to change without notice.
Tuition is waived for High-School students, however they are still responsible for course fees and additional costs.
Tuition, fees and other costs are subject to change without notice.
Total Tuition and Course Fees:
$2,538.00
Additional Costs:
$151.18 – Book Bundle – Physical Textbook & Physical Workbook
$135.98 – Book Bundle – Electronic Textbook & Physical Workbook
$45 – Background Check
$45 – Scrubs
$130 – National Exam
$142 – Licensures (2) DOPL
$25 – General Supplies
Need help paying for college?
Learn about Scholarships and Grants and how to apply for Financial Aid by using the links below.
Cohort Start Dates
Upcoming Start Dates and Class Times for This Program
Program cohorts are open until filled. Once a cohort is filled, applicants will be considered for the next start date.
Program Length:
5 Months
+180 Hours of Externship
Education Verification
Provide a copy of one of the following: High School Diploma, High School Transcript showing graduation date, GED, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
Testing Requirements
- Qualifying ACT or SAT scores (see drop-down tabs below)
- College coursework (MATH 900+ and ENGLISH 1000+) with a grade of B- or higher
- An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree
If you do not meet one of the above criteria, click here to schedule your Accuplacer Entrance Assessment.
Accuplacer Qualifying Scores:
Math – 255
Reading – 245
English – 245
ACT Qualifying Scores:
Math – 16
Reading – 15
English – 15
SAT Qualifying Scores:
Math – 430
ERW – 290
Proof of Valid Photo ID
Immunizations
Click here for additional information on immunization requirements.
Immunizations must be completed before your program begins. Students who do not have their immunizations completed on time may lose their spot in the cohort. You will also need to complete a tuberculosis (TB) test. Schedule a TB test here.
Click here to find out how to access your Utah immunization records.
Drug Screen
This will be taken care of within your program.
Background Check
Cost: $45, this will be taken care of within your program.
Professional Goal Statement
Application Fee
$0 for all applicants.
Application Review
After successfully completing and submitting the above requirements, the College will perform an application review. Students will be emailed regarding their acceptance status.
To get started on these requirements begin an application.
What You Can Become
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Industry Expert Instructors
Our industry-leading instructors, equipped with years of experience and knowledge, are prepared to mentor and guide the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians.
Timaree Fullerton
With over 9 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Timaree transitioned to pharmaceutical roles at St. George Regional Hospital and Fusion Specialty Pharmacy after taking the pharmacy program in 2015. She has also held the director of pharmacy role at Dixie Tech since 2020. Timaree enjoys camping, baking, and cheering for her kids at sports and dance events.
Chris Richey
After graduating from the Dixie Tech Pharmacy program in 2012, Chris gained 10 years experience as a pharmacy tech working at Harmons, C3, and Fusion. Chris brings valuable hands-on experience to prepare students for the pharmacy industry. Outside of teaching, he enjoys golfing, collecting shoes, and gaming.
Pharmacy Technician Industry Partners
Dixie Technical College's OAC program collaborates closely with industry partners, ensuring that its curriculum remains highly relevant and applicable to the dynamic demands of the modern workplace.
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