This class introduces students to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug
classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations. This
program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and
complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on-the-job training
is still a part of pharmacy training. This class also will prepare you to take the
national certification exam.
Students will be thoroughly trained in the basic concepts of pharmacy calculations,
practice math concepts, and understand calculations needed to become a certified pharmacy
technician.
In addition to the classroom training of 180 hours, students will need to complete
a 120-hour externship.
Program requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED required.
When: Sept 22 - December 19, 2025, Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Woonsocket Education Center, 115 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI
If interested in applying, please complete our Program Inquiry Form.
Program Inquiry Form
In addition to any classes posted here, Brown University Health classes are held in the spring and fall, class duration is 16 weeks, Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Brown University
Health does the recruitment for these cohorts.
Brown University Health
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board proudly sponsors our pharmacy technician
students.
Details
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Cost - No charge! This program is free for all that qualify and are accepted.
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Time Commitment - 12-16 weeks 180 hours of classroom training, 120 hours of externship
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Contact - For more information, please complete the Program Inquiry Form