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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 23, 2024
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Registration opens at 8:00 AM on the Student Portal, and remains open until classes are full.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:36 AM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:36 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 6:00 PM | 9:06 PM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 107 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:36 AM | M-Th |
| Fall 2024 | Spanish Fork Campus | 107 | 8/15/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 11:45 AM | 2:51 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Lehi Main Campus | 203 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 107 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-Th |
| Spring 2025 | Spanish Fork Campus | 107 | 1/6/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | M-Th |
| Schedule Notes: | Students will complete a hybrid assignment in place of attending class on Fridays. Students will complete a 180 hour externship upon completion of the class. |
Total hours: 450
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit hour) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Pharmacy | 90 | 3 | x | $360.00 | $328.00 | x |
| Community Pharmacy Practice | 90 | 3 | x | $360.00 | $50.00 | x |
| Institutional Pharmacy Practice | 90 | 3 | x | $360.00 | $50.00 | x |
| Externship | 180 | x | 4 | $480.00 | $0.00 | $129.00 |
| TOTALS: | 450 | 9 | 4 | $1,560.00 | $428.00 | $129.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $1,560.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Student Fees: | $428.00 |
| Required Materials: | $202.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $129.00 |
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 | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradigm Pharmacology for Technicians, 7th Edition | 1 | 978-8-76571-734-9 | included in course fees | |||||
| Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, 7th Edition | 1 | Included in Bundle | included in course fees | |||||
| Paradigm Pharmacy Labs for Technicians, 4th Edition | 1 | Included in Bundle | included in course fees | |||||
| Paradigm Certification Exam Review for Technicians, 5th Edition | 1 | Included in Bundle | included in course fees | |||||
| Background Check and Drug Screen | 1 | BCI and Workmed | $57.00 | |||||
| Pharmacy Technician Trainee License | 1 | paid to DOPL; required to do externship | $50.00 | |||||
| Utah State License Application Fee | 1 | paid to DOPL; required to do externship | $95.00 | |||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $202.00 |
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 the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
mconnelly@mtec.edu
