Heidi Anderton
- Health Professions Advisor
- 801-593-2362
- Schedule an Appointment
School of
Health Professions
Application is Open
— Application Closes 10/31/23 —
Course Details
Program Orientation & Policies
Critical Program Information
The Pharmacy Technician program at Davis Tech is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Program Summary
When Can I Start
Year-round pending Program Acceptance
Credits
17 Credit Hours
Time to Complete
8 months @ 18hrs/wk
Training Locations
Main Campus
Adult Student Costs | $2,082*
Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
High School Costs | $358
Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program
- NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.
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Program Outcomes
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Placement Rate
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Licensure Rate
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PTCB Exam Pass Rate
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Career Outlook
Program / Admission Details
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician - Advanced 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.
Admission Requirements
PRE-ADMISSION:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (adult students only).* High School students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Students may take the READING and MATH exam in lieu of meeting the GPA requirement. Complete the Davis Tech Placement Assessment as noted below.
POST-ADMISSION:
- Take and pass a urine drug screen.
- If 18 or older, complete and pass a federal criminal background check.**
- Be current on all immunizations: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, and have a negative tuberculin skin test.
- Obtain Pharmacy Technician trainee license through DOPL.
- Documentation of current CPR or BLS.
* Cannot be licensed until 18 years old.
**Any misdemeanor or felony conviction on record may negatively impact your chances of being accepted into the program, being placed on an externship site, obtaining a Pharmacy Technician professional license and obtaining employment in a healthcare setting. If you have a felony conviction within the last five years or any type of drug conviction, you will not be accepted into the program, nor will you be eligible to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license.
If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, program, or application process, please contact the Health Professions Advisor at 801-593-2362.
Other critical program information can be found here.
Placement Assessment Requirements
Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.
The following tests are required for this program:
- Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
- Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
- High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
- Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
- Davis Technical College Credentials
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- Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
- Available Licensing/Certifications
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- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Transfer Options
Application Dates
| Application Period | Orientation | Class Start | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 - Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 01, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 | Application is Open |
| Nov 13 - Jan 02, 2024 | Jan 03, 2024 | Jan 08, 2024 | Application opens Nov 13 |
| Jan 16 - Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 06, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | Application opens Jan 16 |
| Mar 25 - May 28, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 | Application opens Mar 25 |
Classroom Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am | 8am-11am |
| 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
Program Faculty
FT Jordanne Stay | Lead Instructor
- Bachelor's degree from Weber State University
FT Codi Frederiksen
- Certificate from Granite Technical Institute
FT Talana Kristensen
- Certificate from Ogden-Weber Technical College
PT Makenna Mitchell
- Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
PT Matt Robinson
- Certificate from Davis Technical College