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The Pharmacy Technician 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, aseptic techniques, and how to calculate dosages, process prescriptions, bill third-party insurance, and prepare sterile and non-sterile compound medications. Students receive hands-on training in the lab area using Unguators, Ointment Mills, Kirby Lester counting machines, and Pioneer RX prescription software systems.
This program is eligible for Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration Opens: April 15, 2026
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM in Learning Stream, and remains open until classes are full.
| Term | Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 203 | 1/5/2026-5/12/2026 | 7:30am – 10:30am | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 203 | 1/5/2026-5/12/2026 | 11:30am – 2:30pm | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Lehi Building A | 203 | 1/5/2026-5/12/2026 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Payson | 204 | 1/5/2026-5/12/2026 | 7:30am – 10:30am | Monday – Thursday |
| Spring 2026 | Payson | 204 | 1/5/2026-5/12/2026 | 11:45am – 2:45pm | Monday – Thursday |
Total hours: 450
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Industry Exam Fees | Tuition | Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Pharmacy | 90 | 3 | – | $360.00 | $328.00 |
| Community Pharmacy Practice | 90 | 3 | – | $360.00 | $50.00 |
| Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 90 | 3 | – | $360.00 | $50.00 |
| Pharmacy Technician Externship | 180 | 4 | $129.00 | $480.00 | – |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $1,560.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Course Fees: | $428.00 |
| Required Materials: | $203.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $2,360 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
REQUIRED Materials | Notes | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Textbook Bundle including the following books: Pharmacy Practice for Technicians; 7th ed, Pharmacology for Technicians; 7th ed, Pharmacy Labs for Technicians; 4th ed, Certification Exam Review for Technicians; 5th ed. | 9788765717349 | included in course fees | |||||
Background Check and Drug Screen | BCI and Workmed | $58.00 | |||||
Pharmacy Technician Trainee License | paid to DOPL; required to do externship | $50.00 | |||||
Utah State License Application Fee | paid to DOPL | $95.00 | |||||
MTECH Program Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Students are prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
What type of pharmacies can I work in once I complete this course?
Once licensed, you will be able to work in all types of Pharmacies. Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy, Hospice or long-term care pharmacies, or mail-order pharmacy.
What requirements are there to become a pharmacy technician in Utah?
You must take and pass an ASHP accredited pharmacy technician course, (MTECHs course is accredited by ASHP) do 180 hour externship and pass the national pharmacy technician exam.
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through Learning Stream or in person at Student Services.
To register, you will use your Canvas login and password and will need your MTECH Student ID number. These items are provided in the email you received after your MTECH application; however, if you cannot find this information, please connect with our Student Services team prior to registration day.
Please be sure you have verified your Canvas email address before registering.
After a course is in your cart, you will have 5 minutes to complete the checkout process before it is unreserved and may be taken by another student.
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