The Pharmacy Technician Hybrid Certificate Program at Dorson Vocational Training Institute is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in retail, hospital, and institutional pharmacy settings. The program combines flexible online learning with structured in-person skills labs and a supervised externship, aligning with New Jersey Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) standards and employer expectations.

This program emphasizes measurable skill gains, industry-relevant competencies, and credential attainment to support workforce placement and career advancement. Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate of completion and are prepared to sit for the PTCE or ExCPT exam.

Upon Successful Completion, Students Will Be Able To:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics, and HIPAA compliance
  • Accurately perform pharmacy calculations and dosage conversions
  • Process prescriptions using standard pharmacy workflow procedures
  • Identify major drug classifications and common medications
  • Assist pharmacists in retail and institutional settings
  • Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in healthcare environments
  • Prepare for national Pharmacy Technician certification examinations

Online classes start immediately after acceptance. Upon successful completion of the required online instructional component of the program requirements students will be notified of their eligibility to set for the applicable national certification examination through PTCE or ExCPT recognized credentialing body where applicable to the program.

Eligibility to test does not guarantee certification and is subject to the policies and requirements of the credentialing organization. Externship placement is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. Completion of an externship does not guarantee employment.

Externship participation where applicable is optional and is not a condition of program completion or graduation. Students who request externship consideration will be notified following completion of the certification exam and in accordance with instructional of externship policies. Certain externship sites may require additional documentation, background checks, health screenings or compliance with site specific policies. Failure to meet externship site requirements may result in denial of placement without refund or program extension.

Our record of job placement assistance is currently 90%. Recruiters pay for access to recruit Dorson VTI graduates.
Program cycle: 240 hours
Full Course: $6,000 · Registration Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Total: $6,075
PTCE or ExCPT exam fee is billed separately.
Questions? Call us at 973-676-6300 or email [email protected]