Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician is a growing field nationally as well as in the state of Arkansas. Pulaski County Adult Education now offers a rigorous 300 hour (mostly) online training program in conjunction with Aztec Online to prepare students for the Pharmacy Tech Certification Exam. This is available as a scholarship only program, valued at approximately $800 per person. Expected completion time is 2-3 months.

Student candidates need to demonstrate high academic function, time management skills, and self motivation.

Enrollment Process Overview:

For students to qualify for scholarships:

1. Enroll into PCSSD Adult Education and meet with a Career Coach.

2. Complete a TABE Test and achieve an Level 3 NRS Score (students with scores below that threshold will be allowed to re-test after 40 hours of instruction in the lacking subjects).

3. Complete the W.A.G.E. Level 1 Workforce Prep Certification and also Level II – Health Science Certification.

4. Begin the Pharmacy Tech Training Program.

After completing the program, you will have the following credentials:

• Arkansas WAGE Workforce Prep Certificate
• Arkansas WAGE Health Science Certificate
• Heartsaver Certified (CPR)
• Registered with Arkansas Board of Pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)