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: March 4, 2026, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 16 weeks
Where: Hybrid, CCRI, Liston Campus, One Hilton Street, Providence, RI
If interested in applying, please complete our Program Inquiry Form and attend a BUH
Information Session.
Program Inquiry Form
Virtual Information Sessions:
- Friday, February 6, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Monday, February 9, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
- Thursday, February 12, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Monday, February 16, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
- Wednesday, February 18, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday, February 20, 10:00 - 11:00 am
- Friday, February 20, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Link for Virtual Info Session
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.
Additional cohorts are available throughout the year that are not sponsored by BUH.
Brown University Health Pharmacy Tech Website
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