Pharmacy Technician

Health Sciences
Award
Career Pathway Certificate
Credits
Noncredit
Locations
Online
Time to Complete
6 Months
Pharmacist counting pills

You’ll complete this comprehensive online course with the knowledge and skills to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam. Learn to read and interpret prescriptions, define generic and brand names drugs, pharmacy terminology, and much more. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. The high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$1,495*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Career Pathway Certificate

You may qualify to earn a Career Pathway Certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements.

Enrollment Process

Register and pay now to get started or contact a Business and Community Solutions College and Career Coach to apply for tuition assistance by completing the following:

  • Tuition Assistance Program Application
  • An Assessment
  • Interview with NICC staff

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalency or near completion
  • Pass background check and drug screen though the training provider, Condensed Curriculum International (CCI), if you would like to do the optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.

Additional Information

In partnership with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and Opportunity Dubuque, the College will provide child care assistance at no cost to those who qualify while students are in class for this program. Also, full-time employed graduates from this program may qualify for additional child care support for up to 12 months at a licensed or registered child care provider. Child care services are available in the Dubuque and Peosta areas only.

Program Contacts

Kelly Deeney
CNA Coordinator Assistant/Health Program Developer
  • deeneyk@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 1425
  • Calmar