Pharmacy Technician Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN

Learn from faculty and staff trained in pharmacist education at an accredited school of pharmacy.
Hands-on experience in state-of-the-art patient care and pharmaceutical sterile and nonsterile compounding simulation labs.
Flexible clinical rotations focused on your career path in hospital and community pharmacy settings.
Complimentary use of a computer tablet for coursework.
Partnering with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) through their PharmTech® Ready program.
Includes a voucher for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) CPhT certification exam.
Receive a complimentary one-year membership in ASHP and ASHP’s Pharmacy Technician Society (PTS).

Prepares individuals to assist pharmacists in duties technicians can legally perform.
Provides quality instruction, knowledge, and practical experience.
Aims to equip graduates to successfully pass the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (CPhT).
Offers instruction through classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences.
Covers key skills such as data gathering, inventory management, and medication preparation.
Opens career paths in retail, hospitals, nursing homes, research labs, wholesale drug companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The program is accredited by the Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Commission (ASHP/ACPE).

Complete the program in just two semesters.
Gain real-world, hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting.
Learn essential skills in general pharmacology and medical terminology.
Prepare for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination.
Qualify to become a Pharmacy Technician (Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Pharmacy).
Ideal for detail-oriented individuals with excellent communication skills.