A Pharmacy Technician is the assistant to the Pharmacist in various settings, including Retail Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, and Nursing Homes. Pharmacy Technicians may also find employment in the Pharmaceutical and Drug Wholesaler industries. Offshoots include working with Electronic Medical Records and IT opportunities within large hospital organizations. The Pharmacy Technician’s job is to assist the Pharmacist in ensuring the pharmacy operates efficiently and safely. This program will prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB).

Pharmacy Technician Course

Dates: March 25th – May 18th, 2026
Location: Online using Zoom, Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $975 plus the cost of textbooks and exam fees

Optional Review Dates: May 19th and May 20th, 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Textbooks:

The textbook bundle can be purchased online and through the Barnes and Noble bookstore located on campus. When purchasing, please use the SUNY Niagara as your location in the blue drop-down bar. The course is listed as CEL:

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN MORTY PACK 8th edition by New Perspective
Estimated Cost: $170

PHARMACY TECH CERT EXAM QUESTIONS by Bonsell
Estimated Cost: $40

Pre-PTCE Practice Test

Estimated Cost: $29 per exam

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) – Important Links, Cost, and Information:

PTCB Website: Exam fees: $129
As of March 2022, PTCB Certification was accepted in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. See PTCB’s link for additional information and a map for state requirements: https://www.ptcb.org/resources/state-regulations-and-map

Application

Payment

Please Note:

*Please register early, seating is limited.
**Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

SUNY Niagara reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrollment.

Contact

Maryjo Erway, Coordinator
Phone: 716-614-6472
Email: merway@niagaracc.suny.edu