Pharmacy Technician Program

This program is designed to train students for a career as a Pharmacy Technician in hospitals or pharmacies. The Pharmacy Technician Program provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the Pharmacy environment. Pharmacy technicians typically work under the direction of a Pharmacist to measure, mix, count out, label and record amounts and dosages of medications based on the prescription orders as well as provide customer service.

To qualify for this program, students will need to submit:

  • High School Transcripts/GED or Diploma
  • Complete a Reading Comprehension Test and or Submit College Transcripts
  • Complete College Health Forms and submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19

March 2026 Cohort
IN PERSON
March 10th – May 28th, 2026

Days & Time
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 9 AM – 12:30 PM

Location
(In person) held at: TBD

Clinical
May 11th – May 22nd, 2026 (6 hours per day)
7 AM – 1 PM or 8 AM – 2 PM (times may vary).
Held at local hospitals.

Students will use Trocaire’s Online Learning Management System, Blackboard, to complete their classwork.

Students will receive the following services and course materials at no additional cost:

  • Textbook
  • Full funding available for qualified applicants
  • The cost of the program is $1,800 * (Scholarships or Grants available upon availability)

*Check out our funded program at Gerard Place, click here.

Pharmacy Technician Program Application

Trocaire Pharmacy Technician Program

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If you have copies of your College Transcripts, or have previously taken the reading comprehension test, please attach a copy.

What do Pharmacy Technicians do?

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

Enter prescription information into computer databases.

Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.

Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

Career Outlook

The employment rate for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow six percent from 2024 to 2034. 1

Pharmacy Technicians in Western New York can expect to earn a median annual wage of $37,630, or $18.09/hour. Salaries start at $32,240, or $15.50/hour. 2

Employment Path Possibilities

Experience could also lead to careers in fields such as:

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  1. Pharmacy Technicians: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ↩︎
  2. Pharmacy Technicians: Local Wages ↩︎