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Launch Your Pharmacy Technician Career

A PTCB-recognized, 192-hour training program led by a licensed pharmacist with over three decades of clinical experience.

PTCB Recognized PTCB Recognized Program
CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT Certification
100% Online
4 Months / 192 Hours
Same Curriculum as Accredited Colleges

Why Choose Foothills Pharmacy Tech?

Our program is designed to get you career-ready with the knowledge and confidence to pass the PTCE exam.

I

Expert-Led Instruction

Learn from Keith Hunt, a licensed pharmacist (NC #11778) with over 33 years of experience and 5 years of college-level teaching.

II

Flexible Online Learning

Study on your schedule from anywhere. Access course materials, practice exams, and study resources 24/7.

III

Affordable Tuition

Just $180 enrollment fee. Textbooks purchased separately. No hidden costs, no surprise fees.

PTCB Recognized Education/Training Program Seal CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Credential

PTCB-Recognized Program

Our program meets the educational standards set by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, qualifying graduates to sit for the PTCE exam and earn the CPhT credential.

Skills You'll Gain

Graduate with the practical knowledge and professional skills employers look for in certified pharmacy technicians.

Rx

Prescription Processing

Process, verify, and dispense prescriptions accurately and efficiently

Pharmacy Calculations

Dosage conversions, compounding math, and IV flow rate calculations

Pharmacy Law

Federal regulations, controlled substances, DEA and FDA compliance

Sterile Compounding

Aseptic technique, cleanroom procedures, and IV preparation

Patient Safety

Error prevention, quality assurance, and medication safety systems

Inventory Management

Stock ordering, recall procedures, and controlled substance tracking

Pharmacy technician at work

A Career in Demand

Pharmacy technicians are essential healthcare professionals with a median salary of $43,460/year and 6% job growth through 2034.

Our graduates work in retail pharmacies, hospitals, compounding pharmacies, and specialty settings across the country.

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Employers Hiring Certified Pharmacy Technicians

The CPhT credential opens doors at pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare systems nationwide.

CVS Health
Walgreens
Walmart
Rite Aid
HCA Healthcare
Publix

What Our Students Say

Hear from graduates who launched their pharmacy careers with Foothills.

"I was working retail and wanted something better for my family. This program fit my schedule perfectly. I studied at night after my kids went to bed and passed the PTCE on my first try."

Sarah M.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

"Keith is an incredible instructor. He doesn't just teach you the material — he explains how it actually works in a real pharmacy. I felt completely prepared walking into the exam."

Marcus J.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

"The price was unbeatable compared to community college programs, and the quality was just as good. I'm now working at a compounding pharmacy making more than I ever expected."

Amanda T.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

How It Works

From enrollment to certification prep in four simple steps.

1

Enroll Online

Create your account and pay the $180 enrollment fee securely with Stripe.

2

Get Your Materials

Purchase your two required textbooks and access codes from our online store.

3

Study & Learn

Work through the 4-month curriculum at your pace with instructor support via email.

4

Get Certified

Complete the program and sit for the PTCE exam with confidence.

Pharmacy professionals working together

Learn from Real Experience

Our program uses the same curriculum and textbooks used at accredited community college pharmacy technician programs — at a fraction of the cost.

Led by a licensed pharmacist with 33+ years of experience, you'll learn how things actually work in a real pharmacy setting.

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