Pharmacy Technician

Scheduling Information

Class Starts:  August

Contact the One Stop Information & Enrollment Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Entrance Requirements

High School Senior or Adult

Additional Requirements

Prior to the start of the clinical practicum, students must:

• Undergo a criminal background check including sex offender registration as required by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act that requires individuals providing care to children under the age of 18 to be free of any criminal history that would indicate a potential for violent abuse against another person. Information provided on the criminal background check may impact student clinical eligibility.
• Provide verification of immunizations through vaccination records, titer (blood test) results, or declination statements. A list of specific immunizations may be obtained through the Health Sciences Center by calling 918.828.1216. 
• Have a current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card.
• Provide transportation to clinical sites.
• The drug screening is required for all students and will be completed sometime before clinicals.

Students in the Pharmacy Technician program must complete 130 hours of externship to fulfill program requirements and receive credit.  Students must also earn a grade of C or better and have at least 90% attendance in the program to participate in the externship.

Tuition, Books and Fees

• Estimated Tuition: $2,100.00*
• Books: $0.00**
• Tools, Supplies & Certification Cost: $557.40**

Students are expected to cover exam fee of $129.00 (Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam)

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is available through several options at Tulsa Tech. For the most up-to-date and complete information on scholarships and grants please visit tulsatech.edu or call (918) 828-5000. For federal financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.

For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.

Credentials / Industry Certifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
• AHA Heart Saver First Aid 

Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/.
Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at http://www.onetonline.org/.

Admissions Process

Create an account at tulsatech.edu/apply to start your Application today. Assistance with the Application process is available at the Client Service Center on the Lemley Memorial Campus or by calling (918) 828-5000.