Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician program will provide students with the skills to acquire entry-level employment within retail and/or hospital pharmacy settings while stressing the importance of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics. Graduates will gain an understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology and the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy they affect. The Pharmacy Technician program will also equip graduates with the skill and confidence necessary to excel in the range of responsibilities they will assume as pharmacy technicians, from interpreting physician orders and prescriptions and preparing and distributing medications to performing pharmaceutical calculations, processing insurance billing, and controlling inventory. Behind Every Prescription is a Skilled Technician. Complete Your Program in as few as 9 Months. If you're detail-driven and want to play a vital role in patient care, pharmacy could be the perfect fit. With the right training, you’ll be ready to step into a fast-paced, rewarding career that keeps the healthcare system moving. A career as a pharmacy technician offers the chance to make a direct impact in the healthcare field, helping patients every day. A pharmacy technician works alongside a pharmacist to provide essential services to patients. From duties including dispensing medications to tracking prescription inventory and working in settings ranging from hospitals to government buildings, there’s a future for you in pharmacy, starting at Unitech. Offered at our six campuses across Louisiana, Unitech Training Academy’s Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for life after graduation. Gain the hands-on experience, mentorship, and job training you need to excel in the pharmaceutical field.

• GED or high school diploma required
• Hybrid class schedules
• Dedicated exam prep classes to ensure licensure readiness
• Financial aid options available to those who qualify

Students throughout Louisiana can enroll in this hybrid program at campuses in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, and West Monroe. Unitech’s Pharmacy Technician program gives you the skills, training, and confidence to step into the pharmacy field. You’ll learn in a hands-on environment that prepares you for real responsibilities—like filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and supporting licensed pharmacists. Our experienced instructors break down every lesson into practical, career-ready steps—so you graduate ready to compete and succeed.

With the right training and support, you can turn your attention to detail into a rewarding career in healthcare. Earning your Pharmacy Technician diploma and licensure at Unitech Training Academy prepares you to succeed in a variety of pharmacy settings. Students learn the fundamentals of pharmacology, industry-standard software, and key principles like patient confidentiality and workplace ethics. All you need to get started is a high school diploma or GED.

You’ll benefit from the flexibility of hybrid classes and online assignments, plus dedicated exam prep sessions to help you feel confident on test day. Our hands-on training—featuring PioneerRX pharmacy software—puts your knowledge to work in a simulated pharmacy environment. From enrollment to employment, Unitech’s instructors and Career Services team are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Start your success story at Unitech today by enrolling in our Pharmacy Technician program! At Unitech Training Academy, you’re never just a number—and you’re never alone. No matter what program you’re in and whether you’re learning on campus in Louisiana or online across Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama, you’ll have real instructors, hands-on training, and a team that’s with you from day one. Our programs are designed to be efficient and focused, helping you build career-ready skills without wasting time. Unitech Training Academy was granted a license by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on April 24, 1997, beginning with one program, Certified Nursing Assistant. It is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Regents and has been accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education since June 2003. Its main campus is in Lafayette, with branch campuses in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, New Orleans and West Monroe.

Anyone interested in enrolling should contact the nearest campus to schedule an appointment. Requirements for admission:

• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Hold a valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED or valid home school credential).
• Successfully complete an admissions interview with appropriate personnel.
• Pharmacy Technician applicants must pass the Wonderlic Entrance Exam with a score of 13 or higher.
• Foreign high school credentials must be verified as equivalent to a U.S. high school credential by an agency approved by the institution.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with official scores on TOEFL Essentials (8.5 or higher), TOEFL iBT (79 or higher), IELTS (6.5 or higher) or PTE Academic (53 or higher).

Online and hybrid students must have internet connectivity and a computer meeting the school’s requirements: preferably less than 5 years old, a valid email address, color monitor, speakers or headphones, 4 GB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space, a broadband connection (DSL or cable recommended), the Chrome browser with cookies and JavaScript enabled and pop-up blocker off, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and word processing software (Microsoft Office preferred; OpenOffice and Google Docs are acceptable).

Catalog schedule. Day Session: Training will be delivered in-person from 8:30am until 1:30pm Monday through Thursday. In addition, a total of 5 hours of distance education must be completed between Friday and Sunday. Estimated time to completion: 9 months. Evening Session: Training will be delivered in-person from 5:30pm until 8:30pm Monday through Wednesday. In addition, a total of 11 hours of distance education must be completed between Thursday and Sunday. Estimated time to completion: 11.25 months.

By campus, the program page lists:

• Day (Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, West Monroe): Monday-Thursday on campus - 8:30am-1:30pm; Fridays are virtual; 20 hours on campus, 5 hours virtual weekly; Can be completed in 9 months
• Evening (Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, West Monroe): Monday-Wednesday on campus - 5:30pm-8:30pm; Thursdays & Fridays virtual; 9 hours on campus, 11 hours virtual weekly; Can be completed in less than 12 months

Campuses. Unitech’s Pharmacy Technician program is offered at the Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, New Orleans, and West Monroe campuses.

Format. Unitech’s hybrid programs are offered at our six physical campuses across Louisiana, blending the structure of in-person learning with the flexibility of online coursework. Students attend campus 3 to 4 days a week, depending on whether they're in a day or evening program (evening availability may vary by campus), while virtual assignments and hours are completed independently and due each Sunday. The online portion of the program is designed to reinforce what you learn in class—helping you solidify your knowledge and apply it confidently in hands-on settings. With a structured schedule and instructor guidance, you’ll stay on track while building skills that translate directly into the real world.

Tuition: $16,325.00; registration: $150.00; lab equipment: $175.00; total: $16,650.00.

The Pharmacy Technician program will provide students with the skills to acquire entry-level employment within retail and/or hospital pharmacy settings while stressing the importance of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.

Career Services. Unitech provides career services for all graduates who seek employment. Services may include employment orientation before graduation (interviews, resumes, appointments, dress, appearance and applications), help with applications and employment forms, efforts to provide interviews with prospective employers, contacts with employers to identify job openings, and information about employment opportunities with local, state and federal agencies.

The program pages describe how Career Services works with students:

• Admissions Tours and Early Engagement: Career Services partners with Admissions during campus tours to introduce support resources such as resume help and job placement assistance.
• Orientation Presentation: during orientation, students learn how Career Services will support them throughout their program.
• Midpoint Assessment and Career Planning: around the program midpoint, students complete a career assessment that coordinators use to guide personalized planning.
• Resume Development: resume building begins 60 days before graduation, with templates and one-on-one support.
• Mock Interviews and Professionalism Coaching: before clinicals, students take part in mock interviews and receive feedback.
• Professional Seminars and Career Development: students attend four seminars on job readiness, professionalism, and workplace expectations.

Unitech Training Academy cannot guarantee or promise employment; however, reasonable efforts will be made to assist the student in securing employment. Who will be hired depends on the employer, who is influenced by factors such as training, character, attendance/punctuality, personality traits, appearance, work ethic, dependability, and the ability to easily converse with others.

The life of a pharmacy technician requires extensive knowledge and close attention to detail. Some of the duties a pharmacy technician can expect to perform on any given day are:

• Packing and labeling medications
• Dispensing medications
• Preparing refills and new prescriptions
• Tracking inventory
• Processing insurance claims
• Repackaging bulk medications
• Providing customer service

You’ll also need to communicate and work well with others as you assist pharmacists and patients. You may have additional duties specific to your workplace if you work in a special environment.

As a pharmacy technician, you won’t just land a job—you’ll open the door to a career full of purpose and possibility:

• A Rewarding Career: Whether a customer is sick and in need of medicine or have prescription-related questions they just can’t find the answers to, a pharmacy technician can make a difference in people’s lives.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Pharmacy technicians need a wide range of knowledge. Because of this, becoming one may open a world of possibilities for your future as you gain experience and continue your education.

As part of the Pharmacy Technician program, students gain valuable real-world experience through an externship in a local pharmacy or healthcare facility. This hands-on training helps reinforce classroom learning while giving students the opportunity to build professional connections and earn strong job references. With 200 hours of externship in a working pharmacy, you’ll be trained, tested, and career-ready before your diploma is even in hand.

Our Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to support pharmacists in a variety of roles, from medication preparation and inventory management to patient communication and insurance processing. Students are trained using industry-relevant tools, including PioneerRX software, which simulates real pharmacy workflows. This combination of practical skills and professional guidance helps students feel confident and career-ready as they enter the workforce.

Orientation and support. All new students complete an orientation session before the start of class; orientations are conducted online and students are allotted two days to complete them. Instructors offer individualized tutoring on request, with before- and after-school assistance available.

Graduation. Candidates for graduation complete all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.00 within 1.5 times the standard program length, meet the minimum skill requirements, complete any required externship, return school property and fulfill all financial obligations. A diploma is awarded on completion.

Clinical rotation/externship. Clinical rotations/externships are an integral part of training in applicable programs and are subject to the same academic and attendance policies. Sites must be approved by Unitech, and some may require additional background checks, drug screens, TB tine, hepatitis vaccine and current CPR certification. Students must be prepared to travel; the school attempts to assign sites within a 60-mile radius, and students are required to attend 100% of required clinical hours.

Licensure. The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy requires that in order to become a licensed pharmacy technician, an individual must be 18 years of age and obtain a pharmacy technician candidate registration to complete the training requirements. The applicant shall demonstrate successful completion of the program and pass a board-approved pharmacy technician certification examination (PTCB or NHA). The applicant shall also submit to a Criminal Background Check (CBC) and complete an Application for New Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Certificate for a fee of $100.00 to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. For more information on the qualifications for licensure in the State of Louisiana, please visit the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy at www.pharmacy.la.gov.