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Certified Pharmacy Technician

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. 510805

Description

Students will be trained to be pharmacy technicians in retail and hospital settings. Program elements include pharmacy theory and lab, including pharmacy fundamentals, math, physiology, inventory, HIPAA regulations, and compliance. The program includes two 25-hour internship rotations; one in a hospital and one in a retail setting. Tuition includes books, uniform, certification exam, and drug
screening. Upon completion, students will be scheduled for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.


Minimum 10.0 grade-level equivalent in Reading and Math required.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

20

Hours

250

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Non-Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

10th grade reading level

Training Location(s)

300 N Orange Street, Wilmington

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Type of Attainment:

Certificate/Diploma

Name of Credential

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

WIOA

SEED+ and other scholarships

Refund Policy

For a full refund you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session. Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund. Refunds are not given for classes that have three or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72-hour refund request.


https://www.dtcc.edu/continuing-education/non-credit-policy-guide/financial-processes/

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$295.00 There are four books.

Testing/Exam Fees

$218.00 PTCB after training is complete. Includes exam prep items.

In-State Tuition

$2,555.00

Other Fees

$137.00 drug/ background

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$190.00 scrubs/calculator/supplies to include but not limited to: gloves and gowns.

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,395.00

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2052.00Pharmacy Technicians
$19.00 per hour
Required Certification: PTCB Pharmacy Technician

Provider Status

Approved

Address

400 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Phone Number

(302) 830-5204

Web Address

http://www.dtcc.edu

Last Updated

May 22, 2025

Created

Mar 29, 2012

Renewal

Jul 01, 2025

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