The mission of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program is to train qualified applicants to become pharmacy technicians, proficient in all areas of health system pharmacy services as an integral part of the YNHH healthcare team.
A pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting in pharmacy activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians are the foundation of a pharmacy’s distributive and clinical functions.
Pharmacy technicians work in many different settings, including retail locations (such as neighborhood pharmacies or grocery stores); hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; tele-pharmacies; and nuclear pharmacies. The YNHH training program focuses primarily on practice within a hospital setting.
Technician skills and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Courses:
Simulation:
Practicum:
The program includes 656 hours of teaching, simulation and experiential learning which take place over a 23-week period:
The program has rolling admission with new classes starting monthly. For start dates, see below in "Find Out More."
What you need to apply:
The Pharmacy Technician Training Program now offers rolling admission. Contact Sharee Parker, Program Director, for information regarding dates or see calendar below.
Yale New Haven HospitalTechnician Training Program application 
Decisions for acceptance are based on your application and interview performance.
Workforce Alliance may be able to provide funding and resources to help students attend the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
Learn more.The mission of the Department of Pharmacy Services is to provide patient-centered, high-quality, pharmaceutical care that assures positive outcomes. We will promote best practices that drive safe, efficacious, timely, and cost-effective drug therapy through all transitions of care. Through employee engagement, we will foster collaboration, innovative practices, and career growth opportunities.
The mission of the Yale New Haven Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program is to train qualified individuals to become pharmacy technicians who are proficient in all areas of health system pharmacy services.
Students who successfully complete the didactic, simulation, and experiential curriculum, and pass the PTCB exam, will be granted a certificate of completion from the program.
The current overall PCTB pass rate for YNHH Pharmacy Technician Training Program is 77%.*
*Pass rates are updated every 60 days.
| Self-Paced Online Start | Onsite Simlab Start | Rotation Start | Program End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2023 | 3/20/23 | 4/17/2023 *Off: Mon. 5/29 – Memorial Day |
6/16/2023 |
| 4/3/2023 | 6/12/2023 *Off Tuesday 7/4/2023 - Independence Day |
7/10/2023 *Off: Mon. 9/4 – Labor Day |
9/8/2023 |
| 5/29/2023 | 8/7/2023 | 9/5/2023 *Off: Mon. 9/4/2023 - Labor Day |
11/3/2023 |
| 7/24/2023 | 10/2/2023 | 10/30/2023 *Off: Thurs. 11/23 - Thanksgiving Mon. 12/25 – Christmas Day |
12/29/2023 |
| 9/18/2023 | 11/27/2023 | 12/26/2023 *Off: Mon. 12/25 - Christmas Day Mon. 1/1 – New Year’s Day Mon. 1/15 – MLK Day |
2/23/2024 |
| 11/13/2023 | 1/22/2024 | 2/19/2024 | 4/19/2024 |
Tuition: $3,350, payable one week prior to the start of the program. Tuition for the program includes the cost of the PTCB exam.
The Pharmacy Technician Training Program offers multiple funding options that require no out-of-pocket costs for tuition.
Students should expect to incur expenses including, but not limited to, textbooks, uniforms, parking, etc. Housing is not available.
The YNHH Pharmacy Technician Training Program is eligible for tuition reimbursement for current YNHH employees through the Employee Benefits office. We additionally offer a free waiver to applicants who do not qualify for employee benefits or tuition assistance offered through partnerships. Additional information is available upon request.
Applicants are required to provide proof of health insurance upon admission.
