About
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center’s Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) program in Yonkers, New York, prepares students to assist pharmacists with medication packing and distribution, process prescriptions, perform pharmaceutical calculations, and support pharmacy operations. The program prepares students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®), leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Delivered online in a self-paced format, the course is designed for completion in 12 months or less and includes an online lab module covering retail pharmacy procedures. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, proficient in keyboarding and English grammar and punctuation, and familiar with high school math.
At a glance
- Format: ONLINE
- Next start: Open enrollment
- Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®), leading to the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®)
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center
SUNY Westchester Community College
Located in Valhalla, NY, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public higher education institution established in 1946, offering over 65 degree and certificate programs with clear transfer pathways. The college emphasizes affordability with the lowest tuition in Westchester and supports student success through free tutoring and advising services. It is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community.
Highlights:
- Ranked 21st nationally among 2-year colleges for student upward mobility
- Largest educational institution in Westchester County
- Has the largest Continuing Education Division in the entire SUNY system