Pharmacy Technician

Objective. The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician program is to provide learning experiences which enable graduates to obtain basic competencies needed for employment as a Pharmacy Technician in either the hospital or retail setting.

The Ayers Pharmacy Technician program covers various subject matter, including a basic introduction to pharmacy and pharmacy practices, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and medical abbreviations. Training also includes anatomy and physiology, pharmacy law, and ethics.

Ayers Pharmacy Tech students will receive hands-on training in a realistic pharmacy setting and learning exercises, such as mock clinics set up with practical, real-life scenarios. Students in this program will also have the opportunity to complete an externship to build newly learned skills in a pharmacy and expand their education and career options.

The Pharmacy Technician program at Ayers Career College prepares students to meet the pharmacy technician certification requirements and sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. After successfully completing our Pharmacy Tech program, graduates will receive a diploma.

The Pharmacy Technician Hybrid program is taught for a total of 50.1 quarter credit hours in a period of thirty-six (36) weeks. Classes are split into six-week modules; every module, students are required to spend 6 hours on campus for lab practice. Classes are delivered asynchronously, meaning you may check in and work at your own pace.

Ayers Career College partners with Pioneer RX, a leading pharmacy management system in the Pharmacy industry. Pioneer RX enhances and supports our curriculum by allowing our students to have hands-on experience with data entry, drug interactions, inventory management, medication synchronization, and many other functional abilities that help prepare our students for an exciting career in the Pharmacy industry.

Companies such as CVS, Walgreens, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center within the Shreveport-Bossier City area provide externship opportunities for our students, which often lead to full-time positions after graduation. Ayers Career College’s Pharmacy Technician Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Admissions Officers at Ayers Career College make a point to meet prospective students face-to-face. Ayers feels that this is the best way to assess an individual’s commitment to their educational goals. A student may be accepted into a program of study once they satisfy all of the admission requirements below, sign an Enrollment Agreement and pay their enrollment fee.

This program will be taught five days per week in a period of thirty-six (36) weeks. Classes are split into six-week modules. Every module, students will be required to spend 6 hours on campus for lab practice. Classes are delivered asynchronously, meaning you may check in and work at your own pace. Hybrid students must attend their full schedule of work at the Clinical/Externship site in person.

Start dates. Pharmacy Technician students can choose between day and hybrid classes; a grading period is every six weeks for hybrid students.

Cost of attendance. The catalog’s Tuition and Fees table lists only the 36-week day schedule; no Hybrid tuition is published. The non-refundable registration fee is $100 and required program materials total $1,250.

Required program materials. Background Check $65; Candidate's License $65; Paradigm Textbooks – 24 mos. $330; Chromebook $100; Drug Screen $35; Fingerprints (Drug Charges) $55; License Fees $125; BLS/CPR training $35; PT Certification $150; Uniform $290.

Financial aid. Students requiring assistance must make an appointment to meet with a Financial Aid Officer. All students who desire to be considered for Federal Financial Aid must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Ayers Federal School Code: 004621.

Grants: Federal Pell Grant; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. Loans: Federal Direct Loan; Federal Direct Plus Loans (Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students).

Other federal and state programs. State Matching Funds Grant, Trade Readjustment Act (TRA), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), State Vocational Rehabilitation and Veterans Education and Training Benefits.

Veterans. Ayers Career College is approved to offer education benefits to eligible Veterans and their beneficiaries: Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®, Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment, Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Chapter 35 Survivor’s and Dependents Educational Assistance, Chapter 1606 and Chapter 1607 (REAP). All VA students must provide a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Conditional enrollment and refunds. All new students are placed on Conditional Enrollment Status for 21 calendar days; students who withdraw during that period owe nothing beyond the non-refundable $100.00 registration fee. A full refund is made to any student who cancels within 72 hours after signing the enrollment contract.

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Ayers Career College graduates may find employment at any of the following pharmaceutical settings: retail (community) pharmacies, hospitals/institutional, franchised pharmacies, pharmaceutical facilities, long term care agencies, compounding pharmacies, infusion pharmacies and nuclear pharmacies.

Some of the top pharmacies across the Shreveport and Bossier City areas recruit graduates of our Pharmacy Technician program, including Drug Emporium, Willis Knighton Health, Walgreens, Tara Pharmacy, North Caddo Medical Center, National Pharmacy, CVS pharmacy and Lakeview Pharmacy.

Student outcomes (Calendar Year 2025, Consumer Information). Completion: 65%. Placement: 86%. Licensure: 100%.

Ayers Career College provides air-conditioned classrooms and laboratories in their approximately 24,000 square feet building devoted to education. Modern equipment is available at the Shreveport career school and provides students with a wide variety of challenging projects. Consistent safety standards are an integral part of the training at Ayers Career College. A coffee and snack area with WIFI access is open to all students before and after classes and during breaks. There is no smoking allowed in the building.

The training facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, including those utilizing a wheelchair. Reserved parking places are provided adjacent to the main entrance. Entrances, exits, classroom seating, and restroom facilities are equipped to accommodate students with these special needs.

Career Services. As part of the training program’s curriculum, students attend a Career Development course where they learn how to write their resume, learn effective interview strategies, see how to use social networking to their advantage, and build a professional portfolio. Ayers Career College designs mock interview sessions with students as part of their Career Development course. Although we cannot guarantee you a job, Ayers’ Career Services team will be with you every step of the way.