Certified Pharmacy Technician
Our Certified Pharmacy Technician Training Program has been approved by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy since 2018. It is based on 448 clock hours of class, lab, and externship. The 448 clock hours comprises 288 clock hours of classroom/lab instruction and 160 clock hours of externship in a retail pharmacy setting.
Objective of the Program
The objective of the Certified Pharmacy Technician program is to prepare the student to work in a Pharmacy under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Through the acquisition of medical knowledge and techniques, the student will be able to prepare and dispense medications, maintain patient records, set-up, package, and label routine orders: mix medications. Graduates of the Certified Pharmacy Technician program can seek employment as Pharmacy Technicians at hospital pharmacy departments, Drug Stores, Grocery Stores with pharmacies, and anywhere there is a need for a pharmacist.
Instructional Methods
Method of instruction: This course is taught through a series of classroom lectures, hands-on laboratory training, out of class homework, class assignments, and externship instruction.
Training Textbook Used
- Durgin & Hanan’s Pharmacy Practice for Technicians
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (15 weeks)
Clinical Externship: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (160 hours)
| Certified Pharmacy Technician | Amount |
| Admission Test | $35.00 |
| Criminal Background Check | $65.00 |
| Lab Fee | $125.00 |
| National Certification Exam | $130.00 |
| Maryland Pharmacy Tech License | $45.00 |
| Registration Fee | $90.00 |
| Textbook | $125.00 |
| Transcript Fee | $15.00 |
| Tuition | $1,200.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,900.00 |
Prospects for Employment and Salary Expectations
| period date | open jobs in maryland | median annual wage | median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 790 | $31,500 per yr | $15.14 per hr |
New Destiny Health Career Center’s
Certified Pharmacy Technician Program
| program year | # enrolled | # of Graduates | # employed within 2 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — | — |
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