Pharmacy Technician
Would you like to work in a fast-paced and interactive environment, helping provide critical treatments and remedies? The Pharmacy Technician program at Southwest Technical College trains you for counting, preparing, and stocking medications for a variety of scenarios. Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, medication manufacturing, research labs, and rehab facilities. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to obtain national certification from PCTB or EXCPT.
Program Details
Prerequisites
- Program Specific Enrollment Requirements →
- Students must be 18 years old before beginning their externship.
Cost & Logistics
- Total Cost
- $2,678.00 — includes tuition, books, fees, and supplies. Scholarship and financial aid resources →
- Next Start Date
- October 6, 2026. This program has multiple opportunities to enroll throughout the year. Call 435.586.2899 for more information. Enrolling now — click here to get started.
- Program Length
- 17 Credit Hours · This program can be completed in approximately 10 months, based on enrollment of 15 hours per week. If possible, students are encouraged to enroll in more hours per week to graduate faster.
- Location
- Main Campus — Health Professions and Trades Building
Costs are subject to change.
Need help paying for school?
Southwest Tech offers scholarships and financial aid options that can help make the Pharmacy Technician program affordable. Apply for an internal scholarship, or explore the other ways to pay for your training.
More ways to pay
FAFSA Information
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Types of Aid
Grants, loans, and work-study options explained.
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Veteran Benefits
Education benefits for veterans and their families.
Sponsorships
Employer and agency sponsorship programs.
ASHP/ACPE Accredited
The STECH Pharmacy Technician program is accredited for Entry and Advanced level Pharmacy Technicians by the ASHP/ACPE (The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education).
Train on PioneerRx Pharmacy Software
We use PioneerRx Pharmacy Software to allow our students to learn in a real-world environment using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students enhance their clinical and functional skills by training in this pharmacy system.
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Occupational Advisory Committee
Each Southwest Tech Certificate Program has an Occupational Advisory Committee that consists of industry professionals from the regions we serve. These committee members ensure that desirable, relevant, and current practices of each occupation are being taught. This program has committee members from the following organizations:
Council on Occupational Education
Southwest Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
