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A Survey of Pharmacy Technician Training Programs Within Schools of Pharmacy
Elizabeth Hageman1, Catherine Gilmore2, James Wheeler3
1State University of New York at Binghamton School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Binghamton, NY, USA.
Objective:
This study examines pharmacy technician training programs offered by schools of pharmacy in the United States. Highlighted are examples of program structures, including hours, funding sources, and faculty involvement.
Methods:
Two pharmacy technician program databases, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy/Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, were cross-referenced with accredited schools of pharmacy to identify available programs as of Summer 2025. School websites were reviewed to assess faculty teaching involvement and institutional support for the programs. Email invitations requested participation in a survey, either electronically or via phone.
Results:
Fourteen schools of pharmacy were found to meet the criteria, with 9 schools consenting to the survey. Four schools of pharmacy completed the survey electronically, and 5 consented to participate in the phone survey with the same set of questions. Six programs are offered fully online, with the remaining 3 using a combination of in-person and online instruction. Four programs incorporate pharmacy technicians alongside faculty from the school of pharmacy in teaching. Six programs follow a cohort-style approach. A combination of tuition and/or grants is used to fund programs. Variability exists across programs in terms of structure; funding; faculty involvement; and the number of hours allocated to didactic, simulation, and experiential components.
Conclusion:
Program structures differ significantly, giving schools of pharmacy the flexibility to design offerings aligned with their resources. Academic pharmacy technician programs may contribute to the development of a sustainable pharmacy technician workforce.
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