Pharmacy Technology

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.

By partnering with PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, our program allows students to learn in a real-world environment using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students enhance their clinical and functional skills by training in a pharmacy system that is innovative, robust, and feature-rich.

Asher College's implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program.

All General Education courses for the Associates of Applied Science degree programs are taught in IDL delivery. Students are monitored by Academic Activities and Regular Substantive Interaction with faculty.

Industry-Informed Curriculum – 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.

Real-World Experience – Learn Hands-On in a Real Pharmacy Setting. 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.

National Certification & State License Prep – Get the Credentials to Succeed. 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.

Career Services – Dedicated Help to Build Your Career. You’re in good hands with Asher College’ 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.

When the student is interested in pursuing admission, they must meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Representative or Veteran School Certifying Official and provide proof of eligibility. Following completion of these steps, if the prospective student meets the admissions requirements, as demonstrated through the interview and the ability to meet the financial obligations, they are eligible for admission.

Program prerequisites: High School Diploma, or HS Equivalent & ability to pass live scan fingerprinting. Only prospective students enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician or AAS Pharmacy Technology programs are required to pass the Wonderlic entrance exam prior to enrollment (minimum scores: Verbal-200 / Quantitative-140).

Student status. Full time = 24 hours/week; ¾ time = 18 hours/week; Half time = 12 hours/week.

Program length. Full time = 75 weeks; ¾ time = 89 weeks; Half time = 119 weeks.

Start dates. Asher College utilizes an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every other Monday (Two Start Dates Each Month at the Las Vegas campus); program end dates are calculated prior to enrollment and vary by start date, program and hours per week. The next start date listed for the Las Vegas campus is October 19, 2026. The online General Education courses begin every first Monday of the Month.

Attendance. Minimum on-campus attendance each week: Part-Time = 8 hours on campus; Three Quarter Time = 12 hours on campus; Full Time = 16 hours on campus.

Class times. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

Holidays. Asher College closes campus for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Program cost. Las Vegas Catalog Vol. 18 (eff. Dec 1, 2025) tuition and fee schedule (p.110): tuition $29,209; registration fee $150; books $1,111; total $30,470.

Payment methods. Check, credit card, third party payments, federal loans and grants, private loans and other methods are accepted. Terms are dependent upon agreement with students and any third-party participants. TFC Credit Corp. processes and manages Asher student notes.

Federal financial aid. Asher College participates in Federal Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford (Direct) Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). While filling out your FAFSA connect to Asher College with the code 040573.

Veterans education benefits. Military Benefits Accepted at Asher College include Chapter 31, 33, and 35. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

Asher Advantage Scholarship. Available based on financial need; students fill out a FAFSA and a Scholarship Request Form. Las Vegas can approve per quarter 12 scholarships up to $20,000. Scholarships are disbursed to the tuition account once the student has completed 80% of the program with a 2.75 GPA or better; no cash is disbursed in place of the scholarship.

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Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

The AAS-PT degree program is appropriate for job roles including:

• Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Clerk
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Medication Technician
• Central Fill Technician
• Insurance Representative

The Pharmacy Technician Program prepares you with a comprehensive set of skills necessary to become employable as a Pharmacy Technician. Once you have the skills and your license, you may find work in:

• Hospitals
• Nursing Homes
• Retail Pharmacies (Drugstore Chains, Grocery Stores)
• Insurance Companies
• Mail-Order and Web-Based Pharmacies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Wholesalers
• Government Agencies

PTCE pass rate, Asher College – Las Vegas. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Exams administered 1/1/2023 – 11/17/2025, 3 of 8 exams were passed (38%); the national average pass rate was 69%. These results are based on self-reported information from candidates who identified Asher College as their educator (PTCB Educator Pass Rate Summary Report).

Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Regulations (NRS 639.070, 639.1371) (NAC 639.25) require at least one drug test 60 days prior to the start of the Externship.

Under NAC 639.240(2), a person applying for registration as a Pharmaceutical Technician must be 18 years of age or older, be a high school graduate or the equivalent, not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor that involves moral turpitude, dishonesty or the unlawful possession, sale or use of drugs, have no history of drug abuse, and meet one of the Board’s training routes — for example, graduating from a school accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and completing 350 hours in Nevada as a registered pharmaceutical technician-in-training.

The cost to apply for CPhT Certification and take the PTCE is $129; exam fees and the fee for drug testing are included in the program (Nevada Pharmacy Tech Program Disclosure).

Hybrid Delivery Model. Asher College’s implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards, and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students are provided with any physical course material needed prior to beginning a course and have access to all lesson plans and digital course material for any currently enrolled course or previously taken course through the student portal.

Convenience & Support. Hands-On Learning in On-Campus Learning Labs, Community Interaction On-Campus & Online, and Personalized Support When & How You Need It. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

A Career Services Department Dedicated to Your Success. We provide the highest level of support to students each and every day. At Asher College, you’ll be known by name, and your professional goals will be embraced by our career training faculty and staff. We offer free tutoring and comprehensive career services assistance designed to help you land that perfect position after you graduate.

The Las Vegas campus. Asher College is a trade school in Las Vegas offering hands-on career training for today’s workforce. Our campus offers programs in Medical, Business, and Information Technology designed to help students build practical skills for the workplace.