About
Rasmussen University’s Pharmacy Technician program is an online certificate program in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. It prepares students to work as pharmacy technicians by covering medication composition, common drugs, prescription processing, labeling, inventory, safety procedures, and pharmacy technology. The certificate prepares graduates to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). The program can be completed online in as few as nine months and includes live interactive sessions, virtual labs, and a virtual or workplace practicum; Minnesota residents have field-experience options. The program comprises 12 courses and 38 credit hours. Its curriculum is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, and Rasmussen University is part of an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: October 05, 2026; November 12, 2026
- Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
Organization
Rasmussen University - Saint Cloud
Rasmussen University is a higher education institution with a St. Cloud campus in St Cloud, Minnesota. It trains people for occupational fields including nursing, health sciences, justice studies, cybersecurity, medical administration, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technology. The institution offers career-focused programs in online and in-person formats, with campus offerings in nursing, health sciences, and justice studies. Its St. Cloud campus provides access to clinical and medical labs, faculty and peer collaboration, computer labs, and student lounges. Rasmussen University also offers programs across certificate, diploma, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, supporting pathways into both entry-level and advanced professional roles.