Train to become a Pharmacy Technician

Earn your diploma in as little as 9 months!

Pharmacy Technicians are skilled professionals trained to perform tasks related to preparing and dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, working in pharmacy labs, hospitals, retail pharmacies, drug stores, nursing homes and other pharmacy settings.

Train to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician program at North-West College is a hands-on training program designed to teach you the skills you need to begin working under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist or as part of a team compounding prescription drugs and completing pharmaceutical orders. Topics covered by this program include processing patient prescriptions, transcribing physician’s orders, calculating doses, using drug distribution systems, preparing IVs, packaging medications, drug compounding, filling patient cassettes, proper prescription labeling, and more.

Be Prepared for the Workplace
North-West College provides free job placement assistance to all of our graduates. During the course of your program, you will also attend externships where you will practice the skills you learn at school in a real-world work environment, to ensure you are prepared to enter the workplace and succeed after you graduate.

Attend Class on Your Schedule
We offer day and evening classes, making it easier to fit your education into your busy schedule.

Learn How You Can Get Started

Call or complete the form on this page to get more information and learn how you can start training for a rewarding career. New classes are enrolling now, and Financial Aid is available for students who qualify.