Pharmacy Technician

  ENROLLMENT WILL RESUME FALL 2024

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. Pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies, including those found in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores, and in hospitals. Most work full time, but many work part time. Most states regulate pharmacy technicians, which is a process that may require passing an exam or completing a formal education or training program. Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services.

This program is a total of 192 hours which consists of classroom, online, and a skills lab components.

Pre-Requisite: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Certificate or Expired Trainee Certificate

Pre-Requisite: Complio Account

Recommendation: Electronic Device with access to the Internet

This program is accredited by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Before completion of the program, students will create a PTCB account and schedule their final PTCE computer based exam. The examination fee, $129.00, is included in the tuition. The PTCB PTCE CPhT exam may serve as a final exam. 

A digital certificate of completion will be issued into Complio after the student attempts the PTCE CPhT exam. A physical certificate of completion may be picked up at the Continuing Education office.   

Please scroll through the entire web page as many of the frequently asked questions are answered below. Also, please refer to the Resources section at the bottom of the webpage for more valuable information. If you still are in need of additional assistance, please call the Continuing Education office at 432.335.6580 or email us conted@odessa.edu.

Want to know the Pharmacy Technician Career Outlook?

United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics – Pharmacy Technician

To make our programs more beneficial to students, this year we have bundled the Textbooks, Scrubs or T-Shirts, Supply Fees, and the Exam Voucher into the tuition! 

By packaging these items into the tuition students can now have these items covered by grant and scholarship funds for a lower out of pocket expense. 

We also have payment plans available so you can get started training for your new career sooner!

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu.

Course Info: 

Spring Course (ODESSA) 

• Duration: 16 Weeks
• Class Size: 7 Min/14 Max
• Cost: $1,900 (Includes Textbooks, Scrubs or T-Shirts, and Testing Fee)
• Down payment: $360
• Hours: 144 Classroom/Skills Lab Hours, 48 Clinical Hours; there is an online component to this course
• Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Certificate
• Prerequisite: Complio Account
• PTCB Recognized  
• Adult Morning Classes:
  • January 30^th, 2024 – May 24^th, 2024
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 9:00AM – 1:00PM
    • Clinical Externship – MONDAY – FRIDAY 8am-5pm (Dependent on Facility Hours)   
    • Course Codes:
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1001 111
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1009 112
      • 24/Q3 PHRA 1043 113
      • 24/Q3 PHRA 1004 114
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1060 115 

Spring Course (ONLINE ONLY) 

• Duration: 16 Weeks
• Class Size: 7 Min/14 Max
• Cost: $1,900 (Includes Textbooks, Scrubs or T-Shirts, and Testing Fee)
• Down payment: $360
• Hours: 144 Classroom/Skills Lab Hours, 48 Clinical Hours; there is an online component to this course
• Prerequisite: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Certificate
• Prerequisite: Complio Account
• PTCB Recognized  
• Adult Evening Classes:
  • January 30^th, 2024 – May 24^th, 2024
    • Classroom/Skills Lab – TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6:00PM-10:00PM
    • Clinical Externship – MONDAY – FRIDAY 8am-5pm (Dependent on Facility Hours) 
    • Course Codes:
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1001 116
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1009 117
      • 24/Q3 PHRA 1043 118
      • 24/Q3 PHRA 1004 119
      • 24/Q2 PHRA 1060 120  

The next class will be offered in Fall 2024. 

What do I need to register?

In response to COVID-19, the Health Careers Pre-Registration process has been moved to a Document Tracking Service called COMPLIO! Once you upload your documents, you will have access to them through Complio for a lifetime! The Certificate of Completion will also be accessible through this system when the students have completed a Health Careers program. This pre-registration service will cost $97 for Odessa residents and $109 for students in Extension Sites. This cost for the Bundle includes the required Background Check and Drug Screen costs. Please ensure you have all of the items listed on the Checklist prior to purchase. Also, be mindful that the drug screen order will expire within 30 days of creating an account. Please review COMPLIO's non-refundable policy prior to purchase. You will need to submit the following documentation:

• Adult Learner Checklist 
• Checklist may say Non-CNA Learner or other classification; the checklist is correct. 
• COMPLIO How to Guide & Tutorial will provide you with examples of how to enter your documentation. If you are ready to submit your documents click the link below to create a COMPLIO account. A Customer Service chat is available after an account is created or you can call 1-800-200-0853 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (MT) for assistance. Click Here to Submit Documents to COMPLIO
• Pharmacy Technician Trainee Certificate

Please enter your information into Complio how you want it to appear on your Certificate of Completion and input the email address where you wish to receive email communication from the college.

Make sure your scrubs fit! Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

I am Compliant with COMPLIO and have met all the enrollment requirements. What’s next?

Call the Continuing Education Department at 432-335-6580 to enroll AFTER you have received an email from COMPLIO stating you are “Compliant” and have met the registration requirements. Our team will verify your compliance and enroll you in a Health Careers course. 

Within 48 hours of enrolling tuition or payment plan must be initiated. Please use the link below to start your program payment plan. Out team can also accept payment over the phone with a credit card at 432-335-6580.

Payment Plan Link

What do I need prior to the first day of class?

Students need to access their Blackboard account prior to the first day if possible. 

During the first week of class you will be sized and receive your scrubs soon thereafter. Our programs require students to wear Galaxy Blue scrubs to class and clinical. Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

Most classes have the textbook and course materials available through Blackboard. However, some classes have a physical textbook. You may need to obtain a textbook, which is included in your tuition, through the Odessa College Bookstore 432-335-6655. 

 Helpful Videos:

Complio Overview

Creating an Account

Change Subscription

Pharmacy Technician Schedule

Disclaimers:

*Offerings are subject to restrictions and/or guidelines issued by local, state, and national government entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Classes, courses, and/or programs may be postponed or cancelled as Odessa College determines necessary to remain in compliance with such restrictions or guidelines.