Our program focuses on training you to be a competent, knowledgeable, and dependable pharmacy technician in a busy community retail or hospital pharmacy.
Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in day-to-day pharmacy operations. Pharmacy technicians work in hospitals or retail pharmacies receiving written prescriptions, taking prescription refill requests, preparing intravenous medications, operating computer and automation systems, applying prescription and auxiliary labels to medication bottles, pricing and controlling inventory, and preparing insurance claim forms.
Kirkwood has over $3 million available in scholarships each year — making your most affordable option even more affordable. Students in this program may be eligible to have half their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant.
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician program will be able to:
A one-hour program conference is required prior to acceptance to the program. You'll learn more about the program, specific admissions requirements and have the opportunity to have questions answered by program faculty and staff.
School Year: 2023–24
Program Entry Semester: Fall
Fall | Spring | Total | |
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Credit Hours per Semester | 16 | 15.5 | 31.5 |
In-State Tuition | $3,360 | $3,255 | $6,615 |
Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $100 |
Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $83 | $150 | $233 |
Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $480 | $0 | $480 |
Course/Section Fees | $22 | $22 | $44 |
Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Third Party Credentials | $0 | $20 | $20 |
Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Uniforms | $0 | $40 | $40 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost | $3,995 | $3,537 | $7,532 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $210 (In-State), $281 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
To get into the Pharmacy Tech program, you must complete the following, in addition to Kirkwood’s steps to become a student:
Successful completion of this program leads to a professional licensure or certification. View the state listing guide to identify which Kirkwood program fulfills state guidelines for professional licensure and certification.
The simulation pharmacy is an extension of the Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center, the first fully integrated multidisciplinary health care simulation center in the state of Iowa.
Graduates with Pharmacy Technician diplomas can obtain jobs in a variety of different career opportunities.
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The mission of the Kirkwood Community College Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program is to prepare students to meet the health care needs of the community by providing exceptional training in a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment which ensures that graduates acquire the essential skills and knowledge to enter and succeed in the field of pharmacy.
Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center
2006 Linn Hall
319-398-1269
healthoccupations@kirkwood.edu