Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Start Dates
1 year with clinical
Credits/Program Length
20 Credits
Estimated Cost
$2,084
(subject to change without notice)
Mode/Campus
Financial Aid
Yes
Program Overview
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and provide information to other health professionals. Pharmacy technicians are needed anywhere medications are used.
The pharmacy technician program at Salt Lake Technical College (SLTech) provides the necessary training and externship experiences to prepare students to become licensed as a technician with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Our training program is delivered in-person through a typical cohort model where students meet together on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Students are also expected to dedicate 5-9 hours per week in self-study, preparing for class, and doing homework. Our graduates are highly recruited for positions in a wide range of settings to fill the urgent pharmacy technician workforce needs in our community.
PREREQUISITES
- Minimum age 18 years with a high school diploma or GED.
- A valid Social Security number is required or externship.
- Recent (2 years) math courses with grade C or higher or self-placement though the testing center. Admission pre-requisite of completion of ENGL 900 with a C or higher or selfdirected placement recommendation into ENGL 990 and completion of MATH 920 or self-directed placement into MATH 990.
What you will learn
- 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.
Certification
- Technical Certificate
State Licensure
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE2024 National Certification Exam Pass Rate: 85%
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Tuition & Financial Aid
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,084
TUITION: $1,530
STUDENT FEES: $153
LAB FEES: $80
BOOKS/SUPPLIES: $189
DOPL TRAINING LICENSE APPLICATION: $50.00
COMPLIO COMPLIANCE REGISTRATION: $82
IMMUNIZATIONS: Various
CPR TRAINING: Various
Estimated total program costs include tuition, fees, lab fees, books, and required materials. Fees for third-party licensure or certification examinations are not included in the total program cost.
Financial Aid
Most SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, and many are eligible for grants and other educational benefits.
Required Courses
TEPT 1110
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: All
TEPT 1120
Community Pharmacy Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: All
TEPT 1130
Institutional Pharmacy Practice
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: All
TEPT 1210
Advanced Pharmacy Technician Skills
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: All
TEPT 1290
Externship
Credit Hours: 4
Semester: All
Available Class Schedules
Jordan CampusThe Pharmacy Technician Program is hosted at our Jordan Campus in the High Technology Center building. Our lab, classroom, and retail training center create an experience designed to prepare students with necessary skills to be a successful Pharmacy Technician in any setting.
Classes are in person, offered in 8-week consecutive blocks of time. Once the program is started, students are expected to move through consecutive blocks with program completion in a maximum of 9.5 months. Students may complete the externship course more quickly as their schedule and pharmacy location may allow.
Next Start Dates:
Spring Term 2026!
New Student Cohorts on Tuesday/Thursday
9 am - 12 pm Morning Cohort
6 pm - 9 pm Evening Cohort
*During Summer Term there will be no Friday or Saturday open lab hours available.
Requirements
Applicants must be a high school graduate, have a GED and 18 years old before starting externship. A Pharmacy Technician-In-Training License will be obtained at the start of program classes. DOPL requires all license applicants to have a valid Social Security number. Applicants must be admitted to SLTech, complete a program application, complete the CASAS assessment for Math and Reading assessment and pay application fees. Students will receive instructions to obtain a DOPL Pharmacy Technician Training License and required BCI background check on the first day of class.
- Student must have HS Diploma or GED
- Student may begin the program at 17 years old, but must be 18 years old at the time of Externship
- Student must have a Social Security Number
Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunizations Compliance
The Salt Lake Technical College has contracted the services from American DataBank (ADB) through its comprehensive tool for student screening, immunizations and compliance. This tool, named Complio, is configured to screen for each of the items listed on the program requirements. Students need to create an account with Complio and SLCC will be notified when compliance has been met.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Salt Lake Technical College engages and supports students in educational pathways leading to successful transfer and meaningful employment utilizing skills learned.
Specialized Program Accreditation
Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ASHP/ACPE), valid for 6 years. Re-survey date 2028.
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Submit SLCC Application
Complete your admissions application.
Once you receive your student number (S#), meet with an Advisor.
STEP 2: Meet with an Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):
801-957-4978 Schedule OnlineProgram costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.