Pharmacy Technician Program
Required Textbook
The Pharmacy technician: A Comprehensive Approach, 4th Edition. By Jahangir Moini ISBN: 9781305093089
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Workbook to Accompany The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach, 4th Edition. By Jajangir Moini ISBN: 9781305093119
Admission Requirements
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Complete, submit and agree to terms in the “Application for Enrollment”.
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Provide ID and Social Security Card.
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Consent to submit to criminal background check and drug screen. (a felony may constitute disqualification)​
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Current Immunization Records
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High School Diploma/ GED
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Registration and Minimum Deposit –required for each program (see fee schedule for details)
Tuition and Fees
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Tuition: $899
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Application Fee: $50 (non- refundable)
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Deposit: 250
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Background Check: $35
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CPR/AED & First Aid AHA Training and Certification: $62
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Drug Screen: $35 (non-refundable)
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Lab Supplies: $225
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Student Insurance: $25
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Uniforms: $50 (includes 2 uniforms)
Certification Exam
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MedCA Certification Exam: $139
Payment Plans
​Application Fee: Fifty Dollars $50.00 (Non-Refundable)
Pharmacy Technician Program Training Fees: $1,381.00 (see Tuition and Fees above for fee breakdown)
Two Payment Plans I & II
Plan I: One Thousand, Three Hundred Eighty One Dollars ($1,381.00) paid in full before class begins.
Plan II: Down payment of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) before class begins and five (5) payments of Two Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars ($227) due on Thursday of each week. 1st payment due the first week of class.
(All payments will are required to be paid in cash, money order or credit card.)
For students who choose Payment Plan II – all payments must be made in full on the due date (Thursday) prior to the first day of clinical rotation. Certificate of completion will not be given and the student will not be scheduled for the Certification Exam until all payments are made in full. Certification exam will be scheduled within 10 days of program completion and on receipt of certification of completion from ATC Healthcare And Career Training Center, Inc. Re-testing fees and test rescheduling are the student’s responsibility.
Goals of the Program
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Accurately implement orders by preparing, labeling and packaging medications while working under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
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Perform accurate pharmacy calculations and proficiently apply computer skills, recordkeeping and billing in adherence to applicable industry regulations
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Apply verbal, nonverbal and written communication principles and skills effectively and compassionately within a team setting
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Demonstrate proficiency in assisting pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medication products appropriate to a variety of pharmacy settings.
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