This class introduces students to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug
classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, and daily pharmacy operations. This
program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and
complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on-the-job training
is still a part of pharmacy training. This class also will prepare you to take the
national certification exam.
Students will be thoroughly trained in the basic concepts of pharmacy calculations,
practice math concepts, and understand calculations needed to become a certified pharmacy
technician.
In addition to the classroom training of 180 hours, students will need to complete
a 120-hour externship.
Program requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED required.
FREE Westerly Education Center Pharmacy Tech II Cohort
When: September 21, 2026, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Externships
dates TBD
Where: Hybrid, Online and In-Person, Westerly Education Center, 23 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI
Cost: *FREE for qualified participants!
If interested in applying, please complete our Program Inquiry Form.
Program Inquiry Form
*This training is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling
$300,000.
Brown University Health classes are held in the spring and fall, class duration is 15 weeks, Monday - Friday
from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Brown University Health does the recruitment for these cohorts.
Additional cohorts are available throughout the year that are not sponsored by BUH
and CCRI does recruitment for these cohorts.
Brown University Health Pharmacy Tech Website
This is a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board-recognized education/training program.
Details
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Cost - No charge! This program is free for all that qualify and are accepted.
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Time Commitment - 15 weeks 180 hours of classroom training, 120 hours of externship
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Contact - For more information, please complete the Program Inquiry Form