Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technician Program
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Mission & Vision
The Howard University Pharmacy Technician Training Program aims to recruit, prepare, and develop pharmacy technicians for job opportunities in the Washington, DC, area. The program is housed at the Howard University College of Pharmacy, which is the only pharmacy school in the District of Columbia. The proposed training is well-positioned for operational excellence, as it leverages the expertise of our college's faculty pharmacists, as well as the existing partnerships with employer partners serving our professional pharmacy program.
Why This Program Matters
The program addresses the local shortage of pharmacy technicians in Washington, DC. Expanding the local pharmacy technician workforce will advance the DC Workforce Investment Council’s strategic objective to increase high-demand, high-growth, entry-level workforce groups.
Our Purpose in Action
· To train and prepare participants to take and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB as well as the ExCPT certification examinations.
· To provide additional preparation and competency strengthening relevant employment in hospital care settings
· To provide career exploration for further advancement in careers as pharmacists
Program Breakdown
· Each cohort will have 100 hours of didactic coursework (Approximately 14 weeks of clinical instruction or 1 semester). Classes are held 4 days per week.
· Each cohort will have 160 hours of externship training at our existing clerkship sites
Application Process
Contact the DC Infrastructure Academy (DCIA) at:
https://dcia.dc.gov/page/pharmacy-technician
2201 Shannon Place SE Suite 300 Washington, DC 20020
Email: dcia@dc.gov Phone: 202-899-6040
