Pharmacy Technician is a Diploma program (Hybrid) offered by Unitech Training Academy in New Orleans, LA. The program takes 9 months (day) or 11.25 months (evening) to complete, with a total tuition of $16,325.
Program Overview
Objective (catalog): 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.
As part of the Pharmacy Technician program, students gain valuable real-world experience through an externship in a local pharmacy or healthcare facility. With 200 hours of externship in a working pharmacy, you’ll be trained, tested, and career-ready before your diploma is even in hand. Students are trained using industry-relevant tools, including PioneerRX software, which simulates real pharmacy workflows.
Tuition Expenses (catalog): Tuition $16,325.00; Registration $150.00; Lab Equipment $175.00; Total Cost $16,650.00.
School Information
New Orleans
Admission Requirements and Process
Anyone interested in enrolling at Unitech Training Academy should contact the nearest campus to schedule an appointment. Requirements for admission to the programs offered at Unitech Training Academy are as follows: - Applicant must be 17 years of age. - Applicant must possess a valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED or valid home school credential). - Applicant must successfully complete an admissions interview with appropriate personnel - Applicants for the Pharmacy Technician program must pass the Wonderlic Entrance Exam with a score of 13 or higher. - Applicants who enroll in programs offered in an online or hybrid delivery format must possess access to internet connectivity as well as the equipment described below. - Foreign high school credentials must be verified as equivalent to a U.S. high school credential by an agency approved by the institution. Contact the institution for information on an approved agency. - Applicants whose native language is non-English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting satisfactory official scores on one of the following tests: TOEFL Essentials – a score of 8.5 or higher; TOEFL iBT – a score of 79 or higher; IELTS – a score of 6.5 or higher; PTE Academic – a score of 53 or higher
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program 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.
Published Cost
Tuition: $16,325.00; registration: $150.00; lab equipment: $175.00; total: $16,650.00.
Career Outcomes
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
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.
Licensure (catalog): 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. Unitech Training Academy has not made a determination as to whether this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any other state.