Total Curricular Length: 420 hours
Mix of live-in-person classes, remote asynchronous self-paced classes, live simulation lab, and clinical rotations at practice sites. All classes are held in the Pharmacy Building, 91社区 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Johnson City, NY. This program is a noncredit micro-credential and does not provide college course credit.
- 36% Clinical site hands-on learning at a practice site
- 19% live in-person interactive classes and laboratories
- 28% remote asynchronous on-line classes through the PharmTech Ready庐 program
2025 91社区 Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Curriculum Overview
|
Hours |
2025 Curriculum |
Minimum hours required for program accreditation by Pharmacy Technician Accreditation Council (PTAC) |
| Didactic | 223 | 120 |
| Simulation | 64 | 50 |
| Experiential | 160 | 130 |
| Total | 447 | 400 |
420 hours required for program completion/microcredential
2025 Curriculum and Schedule*
| Dates | Topics | Format | |
| Orientation | June 30 |
Program overview/requirements for graduation/learner handbook a |
In person |
| Module 1 |
July 7-10 (4 days) |
Professionalism/Academic Integrity Study Skills Self-Management Working in Teams Professional Communication Controlled Substance Laws Pharmacy Law OSHA/Workplace Safety Training OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogens Training Protected Health Information/Protecting Patient Privacy/HIPAA Law Training |
In person |
| Module 2 | July 11-Aug. 10 (31 days) |
Basic Math/Formulas/Pharmacy Calculations Pharmacology Overview Laboratory Monitoring Reading a Prescription Infection Control Nonsterile Compounding Sterile Compounding Billing, Reimbursement, Payment Systems Pharmacy Informatics and Technology Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Medication Area Inspections Medication Waste Disposal Medication Histories Tech Check Tech |
Remote asynchronous (online) |
| Module 3 |
Aug. 11-22 (10 days, Monday-Friday) |
Calculations Calculations Mastery Exam Self-Management Reading a Prescription/Medication Order Prescription Labels Prescription Fill Process Prescription Error Identification Immunization Training Sterile Compounding Nonsterile Compounding AHA Basic Life Support Training Ethics Taking Medication Histories/Patient Interviewing a, b Tech Check Tech Medication Safety (IPE Activity) a |
In person |
| Module 4 | Aug. 23-Sept. 3 (11 days) |
Anatomy/Physiology/Pharmacotherapeutics/Top 200 Drugs Pharmacy Law and Confidentiality Career Development Pharmacy Practice: Hospital, Specialty Pharmacy, Community, Ambulatory Care, Home Care Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Medication Safety Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacogenomics Point of Care Testing Communication and Teamwork Business Math Real World Practice Applications Disease Prevention Emergency Preparedness Pharmacotherapeutics Top 200 Drugs Mastery Exam |
Remote asynchronous c (online) |
| Module 5 |
Sept. 8-Oct. 31 (8 weeks) |
Community (80 hours) and Hospital (80 hours) Experiential Rotations |
In person, full-time, 4 weeks (two, 2-week consecutive rotations) over 8 weeks |
| Module 6 | Nov. 1-14 (14 days) | PTCB Exam registration, preparation, review | Remote asynchronous (online) |
| Module 7 |
Nov. 17-21 (4 days) |
Pharmacology Review Pharmacotherapeutics/Brand Generic Top 200 Review Calculations Review Mometrix PTCB Practice Exams Advanced Pharmacy Technician Roles and Certifications Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education Writing and Reviewing a Resume b Job Interviewing Skills a |
In person |
| Graduation | Nov. 21 | Pending completion of requirements |
* Schedule subject to change. a=English speaking skills assessed; b=English writing skills assessed; c=Weekly remote
Synchronous Zoom review meetings with program director
See the "Learner Handbook" for a list of program milestones (points at which learners may be academically or administratively dismissed from the program.)