Program Overview

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

The NYU Langone Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares qualified individuals to become pharmacy technicians, primarily in hospital and health system settings. The program consists of a mixture of classroom, simulation, and experiential training.

Program Structure

The program is a 400-hour block (35 hours weekly for 14 weeks), with multiple sessions annually. The student schedule is a variation of the hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Schedule calendars are distributed at the beginning of each program session.

Accreditation

The program is jointly accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Program Outcomes

NYU Langone Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program graduates consistently score above the national average (82 percent versus 71 percent) on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

Role of Pharmacy Technicians

At NYU Langone, pharmacy technicians work under the immediate supervision of a registered pharmacist and operate pharmacy technology, such as robotics and automated dispensing devices, to fill medication orders. They also order and receive shipments, stock medications, deliver patient-specific medications, process-controlled substance requisitions for pharmacist review, and work on medication units with a pharmacist and nursing staff to quickly handle all pharmacy-related patient care needs.

Career Prospects

A career as a pharmacy technician is rewarding and has many benefits, including competitive compensation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates "faster than average" employment growth for pharmacy technicians, growing more than 7 percent from 2018 to 2028. Formal education, work experience, and national certification can all help pharmacy technicians grow professionally and increase long-term earning potential.

Employment Opportunities

One of the program goals is to prepare students for employment as a pharmacy technician at NYU Langone or another institution. To be considered for employment, students must:

• obtain an NYU Langone Health Pharmacy Technician Training Program Certificate of Completion and remain in good standing
• obtain certification by passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
• obtain Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure from the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• apply for available open positions via the NYU Langone online jobs portal

Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians at NYU Langone

Pharmacy technicians at NYU Langone must maintain their certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as well as their licensure with the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Salary Information

The U.S. national median annual wage for pharmacy technicians is $36,740, the New York State median annual wage is $38,920, and the New York City–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area median annual wage is $37,660.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.