Pharmacy Technician
A Pharmacy Technician is a pharmacy staff member who works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Why Choose New York Academy
Graduates pursue roles as a Pharmacy Technician in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
What You’ll Learn
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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment
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Small class sizes with individualized instruction
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Taught by working healthcare professionals
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares you to support licensed pharmacists in dispensing medication accurately and safely. In sixteen weeks, you will learn pharmacology, prescription processing, and pharmacy operations for both retail and hospital settings.
A Trusted Role in Every Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technicians are essential to safe medication delivery. Graduates find opportunities in:
Retail and chain pharmacies
Hospital and institutional pharmacies
Long-term care and specialty pharmacies
Mail-order pharmacy operations
Hands-On Dispensing Practice
You will practice prescription processing, sterile and non-sterile compounding basics, and inventory management using pharmacy software and equipment.
Built Around the Certification Exam
Curriculum is mapped to the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam content outline.
Train pharmacy technicians who can accurately process prescriptions, support medication dispensing, and follow the safety and regulatory standards required in retail and hospital pharmacy settings.
Pharmacology Foundations
Build the knowledge every pharmacy technician needs:
Pharmacology and common drug classifications
Medical terminology and abbreviations
Pharmacy law and regulatory compliance
Dispensing and Operations Skills
Develop hands-on competency through supervised practice:
Prescription processing and prescription interpretation
Dosage calculations and measurement
Non-sterile compounding basics
Inventory management and pharmacy software
Professional Practice
Prepare for the workplace and certification exam:
Patient and provider communication
Insurance billing basics for pharmacy claims
PTCB certification exam review
A 16-week program totaling 300 academic hours, combining classroom instruction, lab practice, and a supervised pharmacy externship.
Module 1 — Pharmacology Foundations (Weeks 1–4)
Common medications, drug classes, and mechanisms of action
Federal and state pharmacy regulations and controlled substances
Module 2 — Dispensing Skills (Weeks 5–11)
Prescription interpretation, dosage math, and filling accuracy
Non-sterile compounding basics and pharmacy software
Module 3 — Externship & Exam Prep (Weeks 12–16)
Supervised practice at an affiliated retail or hospital pharmacy
Practice testing mapped to the national PTCB exam
Graduates are prepared to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
Applicant Profile
We look for candidates who are precise, trustworthy with controlled substances, and comfortable with math and detail-driven work.
Academic Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Basic math proficiency for dosage calculations
Required Documentation
Completed admission application
Government-issued photo ID
Background check prior to pharmacy externship
Externship Requirements
Approved pharmacy attire
Reliable transportation to the externship site
Career Outlook
Graduates pursue roles as a Pharmacy Technician in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.
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