Pharmacy Technician
Our Pharmacy Technician Program can prepare you for a rewarding career assisting pharmacists in hospitals, clinics, long-term care and community pharmacies.
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Our next program info session for Pharmacy Technician is October 12 at 3 p.m. in Building 21, Room 226 . Come meet the instructors, see the classrooms, and learn how you can get started!
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For program costs, visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Costs are estimated and are not guarantees.
You can learn more about financial aid and scholarships right here. Or view our full tuition & fees breakdown.
How Long It Takes
Pharmacy Technician Degree: 3-5 quarters
Pharmacy Technician Certificate: 3-4 quarters
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.
Potential Careers
Pharmacy Technician
The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Washington is
$40,100 per year.
Pharmacy Assistant
The median annual wage for pharmacy assistants in Washington is
$28,300 per year.
This is not a guarantee of employment or a certain wage. Full career data available at careerinfo.net
What You'll Learn
You'll learn how to process prescriptions, prepare intravenous drugs, order and stock medications, prepare billing, and operate and troubleshoot automated drug-dispensing systems.
Stories About Our Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technician Instructor Maureen Sparks named Outstanding Pharmacy Technician of the Year by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.
Instructor Maureen Sparks receives national award for her contributions to pharmacy technician education.
Pharmacy Technician Instructor Maureen Sparks' dedication and commitment to CPTC, the community and her field is also evident outside of the classroom.
Degrees & Certificates
We offer both an AAT degree and a certificate in this program.
Meet the Instructors
Trisha Autry
Trisha graduated from an ASHP accredited program in 1995 and has worked as a pharmacy technician in a hospital, a retail setting and a nursing home. She's been an instructor in CPTC's Pharmacy Technician Program since 2000. Contact Trisha Autrytrisha.autry@cptc.edu
253-589-6081
Maureen Sparks
After working as a grade-school classroom assistant, Maureen attended CPTC's Pharmacy Technician program from 1992-93. She has worked at St. Francis Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital, and now works as an on-call technician at St. Clare Hospital. She started teaching at CPTC in 1996 as a part-time clinical instructor. Contact Maureen Sparksmaureen.sparks@cptc.edu
253-589-5563