About
The program prepares and trains individuals for a career as a pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy Technicians may seek employment in a wide variety of contemporary pharmacy settings, PTs function by assisting the pharmacist in serving patients, maintaining medication and inventory control systems, and participating in the administration and management of pharmacy practice.
The Pharmacy Technician Program is an accredited program with American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Upon the successful completion of coursework, students receive a certificate of completion from Utah State University. At that time students are eligible to submit an application and if accepted, sit for the certification through ASHP which will allow them to become a certified pharmacy technician. Students successfully completing the program will be well prepared for a career as a pharmacy technician.
Organization
Utah State University Eastern - Price
Utah State University
Publicly established in 1888 and headquartered in Logan, Utah, Utah State University is a land-grant research institution offering over 80 degree and certificate programs. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 85+ in-person faculty, the university emphasizes personalized connections. Students benefit from low tuition rates, Division I athletics, and a vibrant campus life featuring over 200 student organizations. The university also supports 8 NJCAA athletic teams.
Highlights:
- Land-grant research university known for strong research programs and extensive statewide access to education
- Mission: A premier land- and space-grant institution committed to excellence, access, and inclusion
- Vision: Empowering all people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact
- Second oldest undergraduate research program in the nation, behind only MIT