Pima Medical Institute-Denver Denver, CO

The Pharmacy Technician program prepares individuals for a rewarding career assisting pharmacists in providing medication and healthcare information to patients. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately dispense medications, manage pharmacy inventory, compound prescriptions (where applicable), and maintain patient records. Coursework typically covers pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacology, pharmacy law and ethics, medical terminology, and sterile product preparation. Students learn to interpret prescriptions, identify drug interactions, and provide excellent customer service. A key component of the program is a clinical externship, providing hands-on experience in a real-world pharmacy setting. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam or other recognized national certification exams, enhancing their employability. Typical program duration ranges from several months to a year. Graduates find employment opportunities in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pima Medical Institute-Denver on the NCES website.

Pharmacy Technician Salary Colorado (average annual salary and hourly wage)

* Cohort Year represents the year students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2020-2021 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments or the institution. For public institutions, only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, the net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate, and net price do not apply to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.

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