Hands-on Career Training

Pharmacy Technician Training

Get established in a rewarding healthcare career without spending years in school.

The Pharmacy Technician program from Asher College provides the practical skills, hands-on experience and personalized support it takes to pursue a professional career helping others in as little as 12 months*.

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Practical Pharmacy Technician School: Training That Fits Your Life

Asher College offers career training specifically designed to fit the needs of busy adult learners.

Customize Your Schedule – study online and complete your weekly on-campus hours when it works best for your life
Earn Industry Certification – Take certification exams right on campus with one-on-on coaching and support
Real-Word Experience – Gain first-hand practical experience and job preparation in a real, working pharmacy setting

Get the skills you need to move up professionally in a way that lets you balance things like work, family and other commitments.

Financial Aid Available for Those That Qualify

You’ll Learn

As a Pharmacy Technician student at Asher College, you’ll gain the practical knowledge you need to pursue a rewarding career. Skills include:

  • Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology 
  • Medical Terminology & Abbreviations
  • Pharmacy Dosage Calculations
  • Handling & Interpreting Prescription Orders
  • Pharmacy Software – Apothesoft-RX 
  • Compounding & Dispensing Medications
  • Customer Service & Patient Care
  • Inventory Management
  • Insurance Billing
  • Pharmacy Law & Ethics
  • Microsoft Essentials (Word, Excel & Outlook)

As a student in this program you’ll also be led through Career Success and Advanced Career Development courses to ensure you feel fully prepared to pursue your professional goals.

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Why Become a Pharmacy Technician

Help People

As a qualified Pharmacy Technician, you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. With training and a natural compassion for others, you can leave a lasting impact on the people you serve in your community.

Potential Growth Field

Our growing and aging population, along with advances in healthcare services can make for increased demand for medical professionals. Nationally, employment of Pharmacy Technicians is ,projected to grow 6%, between 2024-2034, faster than average for all occupations.**

Interesting Settings

If the idea of being stuck at a desk all day holds no appeal, Pharmacy Tech could be a good fit. Professionals in this field work in a wide variety of settings including retail pharmacies, grocery stores, hospitals, long-term care facilities, mail-order pharmacies, government agencies and sometimes even for research or insurance companies.

Variety of Work Schedules

Pharmacy Technicians work a variety of schedules from traditional Monday-Friday 9am-5pm to less traditional nights, weekends or swing shifts. This variety of schedule opportunities makes this an attractive field for folks interested in different schedules or those who want the chance to pursue a position that best fits their lifestyle.

Why Study Pharmacy Tech with Asher College

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Get The Skills Employers Look For

The Pharmacy Tech program at Asher College has been developed with the support of our expert advisory board. That means what you learn has been directly shaped by recommendations of the employers who hire Asher graduates, so you get the real skills employers look for in a new hire.

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Real-World Experience

Gain first-hand practical experience and job preparation in a real, working pharmacy setting under professional supervision. Apply your classroom learning directly to a real-world setting when you interact with clients/patients and other healthcare professionals. 

You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to make a smooth transition from school into the profession when you gain so much valuable, real-world work experience before you graduate.

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National Certification & State License Prep

As a student at Asher, you’ll have dedicated mentorship throughout your program, including support to achieve the certifications and licensing you need to successfully work as a Pharmacy Technician.

Training for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is included in your program. Plus, get support to apply for your state pharmacy technician license.

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Dedicated Help to Build Your Career

You’re in good hands with Asher College’s Career Services Department. The experienced Career Services team at Asher College works on your behalf to discover new opportunities for you while you work towards completing your career training program.

The team at Asher knows exactly what local healthcare employers look for and works hard to help you pursue rewarding career opportunities after you graduate. Employers know Asher College and we’ll make sure employers know you.

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Degree Options To Advance Your Skills

As a graduate of an Asher College Pharmacy Technician certificate program, you have the option to earn an associates degree with an additional 6 months* of training.

The degree credit classes can be completed 100% online or hybrid.  Earning an associates degree could potentially lead to greater employment and earning opportunities.

Next Class Starts June 1, 2026!

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Create Your Own Schedule 

All Asher College programs are offered through Hybrid Learning – a blend of on-campus and remote study. As a student at Asher College, you create a flexible class schedule that fits your life.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of remote learning along with the focused structure, modern facilities and community support available on campus.

Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday. Get the skills you need to get ahead in a way that works for you.

Are we a good fit for you?

If you see yourself reflected in the questions below, our career-focused could be your solution.

Our expert team of Financial Aid Advisors will work with you to help weigh your options and find the best financial solution to fit your needs. Plus, our team has a variety of support services to potentially help if you face tough financial situations.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

In the past, you may have felt like school wasn’t the best fit. That’s okay! We’ll make sure you have everything you need to start school with confidence. Every program includes an introductory “Career Success” course to help set you up for success in college and beyond. You’ll gain valuable personal insights like your preferred communication style plus strategies to eliminate procrastination and achieve goals.

As an Asher student, you’re not locked into a set schedule. You will be required to learn from campus a minimum number of hours per week. The rest of the time you may choose to learn from campus, from home or anywhere you have a computer and internet connection.

You’re ready to make a change and advance your situation, but you don’t have the luxury to put your whole life on hold to do it. We get that. Asher College programs offer flexible schedules and hybrid learning. Students can choose to attend either full-time or part-time.

A lot of Asher students need convenient training options to allow for the demands of caretaking. At Asher College, we understand the demands our students who care for others face and have built programs that allow you to get ahead while you balance other responsibilities.

With Asher, you can get started on your bright new future when you’re ready, with no need to wait around. Programs start every 2-4 weeks.

If you have prior education or experience that would demonstrate knowledge in an area of study, you may be eligible for transfer credits. Curriculum credits are assessed on a case-by-case basis. A friendly and knowledgeable Asher Admissions Representative can help you out.

We are proud to have many students and successful graduates who have served in the military. These veterans turn to us for short, practical programs that have the potential to quickly land them in a great industry.
Our knowledgeable financial aid advisors can help you explore what military benefits are available to you and examine the career training path that best fits your goals.

Financial Aid: Funding Your Career Training

We offer Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to students who are eligible. Our Financial Aid advisors and College Certifying Officials will work with you to find the best financial solution to fit your needs.

Since 2012, Asher College has been recognized by VIQTORY media as a Military Friendly school, most recently earning a Military Gold status for 2 of our 3 locations, and Silver for the third. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®†, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

†GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

What Our Graduates Say

Hear more about Sharnae's journey

I took the pharmacy technician course, I did get my license. I just wanna thank my instructors for staying on me and making sure that I got everything done and making sure that I was comfortable.

Sharnae Jenkins, Pharmacy Technician AAS Graduate

Hear more about Nathan's journey

I graduated from Asher College with an associate’s degree in computer information. I’m very excited to use this degree and pursue my career in the information technology field. I work for the state right now and I hope to use that to promote. I’m already on the path right now, so I’m excited and I thank Asher College for the opportunity.

Nathan Ong, Information Technology Graduate

Hear more about John's journey

I’m a veteran of 22 and a half years in the Air Force and the Army, 55 years of age I decided I wanted to go back to school again, so I went ahead and got certified CompTIA Met plus security, plus CCNA, Cisco. [If] you’re frustrated ’cause you can’t seem to make your way around the IT certification paths Asher is the way to go.

John Williams, Information Technology AAS Graduate

Hear more about Eniyah's journey

I wanna give a huge shout out and thank you to my teachers. They never gave up on me. It was a point of time when I was down. I was going through a difficult time, and they continue to constantly check on me. Michael, Theresa, and Karen. They were simply amazing. It felt like a family and not a school. I wanna give a huge shout out to my family, my best friend, my boyfriend, and to my grandma who’s in heaven watching me right now, and I did it for her.

Eniyah Alexander, Medical Billing & Coding Graduates

Hear more about Amanda's journey

 I went to Asher College for the office accounting program. It’s a great program, especially for working families. I worked full-time and was able to go to Asher. They work really well with your schedule, it was a great atmosphere, always positive. They have a great support staff there. The teachers are great.

Amanda Fielding, Office Accounting AAS Graduate

Tori Smith

Asher College Graduate

I really enjoyed every moment I spent in Asher College both the staff and the students are awesome. Asher College is a place where you feel at home, feel welcomed and relaxed to learn.

Salena Renee

Asher College Graduate

The entire staff is friendly and everyone wants you to succeed all the time. They celebrate every success and they provide encouragement through each moment of your life that you share with them.

Rachael S.

Asher College Graduate

I am so glad I decided to go to Asher College. The staff, teachers and fellow students are so amazing. Everyone has such a positive attitude and support and cheer each other on! Young and young at heart, if you are interested or just thinking about going to college, check out Asher!!

Nancy Ozsvath

Asher College Business Graduate

Really, really, really grateful. Tremendous staff at Asher College. Everyone has been so helpful and supportive… we’re like a big family. It’s been one of the best experiences of my life.

Ervin Reed

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Specialist and Networking Graduate

I couldn’t have done it without Asher. The instructors are brilliant. They have no problems answering any questions… I can’t convey how grateful I am for Asher College coming into my life.

Blanca Lucero

Asher College Graduate

I absolutely love the environment. The staff is absolutely amazing and would stop what ever they are doing and help you. My absolute favorite thing I love about Asher College is the Career Success Class I take twice a week. I absolutely love this class it opens up your mind.

Niko Dennis

Computer Operations Security Specialist Graduate

I’ve always been passionate of IT. I was looking online at different ways to learn, teaching myself and going to the library, just trying to learn the ins and outs. I finally found a program where they’re able to teach me and provide me the certificates that I was looking to get. I graduated Asher College with a computer operations security specialist degree and got my Security+ certificate. I’m excited to move on to my future.

LaTonya Fletcher

Medical Records Specialist Graduate

I’ve always been in the medical field, but I always have to refresh. This is like a refresher course for me; I have my AS in medical billing already. I heard about Asher College through the Department of Rehab and I’m graduating from the medical records specialist program. My favorite part of the program is being able to do your own hours and work around your schedule. I’m looking forward to working in health information management.

Kristalyn Joy Arenas

Computer Operations Security Specialist Graduate

I am an Air Force veteran. After serving active duty for over 9 years, I was going through the TAPS program and somebody from base recommended the school. The program I did was an associate’s degree in computer operations and security, and I was able to receive a certificate for CompTIA A+. After I graduated, I managed to get a job at McClellan Air Base. I am going to start

Janeane Milazzo

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing & Coding Graduate

I’ve always wanted to get in the medical field, but I’m not a nurse. I decided I wanted to go back to school and found Asher online. I learned a lot, and I get emotional doing this because I’m the first person in my family to graduate college. To somebody who thinks it’s too late for them to come back to school: it’s never too late. You can do it. If I can do it, you can do it.

Eric Sanchez

Information Technology Graduate

I was just working a retail job and I came to the conclusion that this probably wasn’t going to be for me. I was ready to make the change. What I like most about the program is it was really based on me and my timing, fitting it into my schedule. Life is definitely busy, especially when you are married and you have two kids, and it worked out perfectly for us. I earned two certifications while I was here—CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+—and I’m still working on that Security+ right now.

Cedrick Golden

Information Technology Graduate

I’ve been in the security field for about 13 years, so this was just basically a whole new brand new experience for me. After completing my four years in the Marine Corps, I always thought I’ll be in like a security type field, always being the muscle man of the group. But right now I feel like I can make more of a difference. With this new field and how I’m coming into it, it’s like being a brand new baby living life again.

Brianna Frausto

Medical Billing & Coding Graduate

I like medical coding and billing mainly for the coding part because it’s like a puzzle; you have to figure out where it fits. I thought that was really fun and challenging. Honestly, it was challenging—I think that’s what I liked about it the most. Be prepared to be challenged because it’s going to be a good thing. It’s going to make you better over time.

Avery West

Medical Billing & Coding Graduate

I was looking for my next step right after getting out of the military. My background in the Air Force was that I was a medic and so medical billing and coding was the administrative part of continuing on. It was really a great fit. My favorite part of the program was the independence that you get from the flexible schedule. I was able to come in on the days of the week that worked for me and at my own time.

Is Pharmacy Technician Training Right for You?

If you’re interested in learning more about a career as a Pharmacy Technician and exploring whether training with Asher College is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information. A helpful Asher College Career Advisor will assist with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

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*Program length when completed as designed.

**U.S. Bureau of Labor  Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm#tab-6

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AWS Certified

National Healthcareer Association

Cisco CCNA

ASHP/ACPE Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training

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Accrediting Council for Continuing Education Training

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