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    Pharmacy Technician Certification Program

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    The Pharmacy Technician Certification Program from Nebraska Methodist College is designed to help the healthcare leaders of tomorrow embark on their pharmacy careers.

    This non-credit pharmacy tech certificate course will combine an online learning environment with on-campus skills lab providing you with the education you need to successfully navigate this in-demand field. 

    The pharmacy certification course is offered two to three times a year in a 8-week course. Students that complete all course requirements and have a cumulative grade of 80%, or higher, will receive Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification, and will be allowed to use the credentials of NMC-CPhT. Apply online for upcoming classes at least four weeks prior to the class start date.

    Pharmacy Technician Degrees Costs

    The program cost is $650 and includes book, PTCB exam fee ($129 value), drug screen, and background check.

    Not Included in Tuition (student cost): Pharmacy Technologist Registry fee to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to be paid and completed before course start date

    Pharmacy Tech Career Opportunities

     The Pharmacy Technician Certification program is a good entry point to healthcare for those who want to continue on in their studies in health sciences, or advance in their career. They can pursue an Associate of Science in Pre-Health Professions or Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. 

    Pharmacy Tech Salary

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technicians in the United States had a median salary of $43,460 per year ($20.90 per hour) in May 2024, with a projected job growth of 6% between 2024 and 2034.

    Pharmacy Technician Certification Program Perks

    • 8-Week Hybrid Curriculum - Approximately 11-15 hours per week (14 hours of online modules)
    • Hands on lab experience
    • Students that complete all course requirements and have a cumulative grade of 80%, or higher, will receive Nebraska Pharmacy Technician Certification, and will be allowed to use the credentials of NMC-CPhT.
    • After course completion, students that plan to work outside of Nebraska will need to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. A voucher is provided to students that pass the Pharmacy Technician course with a 80% or greater.
    • NMC is a PTCB Recognized Education/Training Program™PTCB Certification logo

    Additional Information

    Pharmacy Technicians Certified in Nebraska

    Pharmacy Technicians Certified in Nebraska

    Certification Renewal

    Nebraska Certified Pharmacy Technician

    The certification is valid for two years and must be renewed within this time frame to stay valid.

     

    Continuing Education:

    For renewal of your certification 20 hours of continuing education in the area of pharmacy is required. These documents must be from a Continuing Education provider such as the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and include the following specific requirements:
    • At least 15 hours of Technician-specific education (T at the end of the CPE identification Universal Activity Number)
    • At least 1 hour of Pharmacy Law (03 Topic Designator)
    • At least 1 hour of Patient Safety (05 Topic Designator)
    • Education must include your name, number of CPE hours earned, accrediting entity and CPE identification number
    The education submitted will be reviewed to be sure it qualifies for contact hours. The dates of the education must fall within the renewal time frame to be counted. It is your responsibility to maintain all of the records from the courses you completed.  Read and follow all directions for submitting your renewal paperwork. After verification, the website will be updated with your renewal date.

    Charge:

    • There is a $65.00 renewal fee is for certification requests submitted more than 30 days prior to the certification expiration date.
    • There will be a $15 late fee for submissions 1-29 days prior to the certification expiration date.
    • Be sure to check the renewal timeframe so you are not late turning in the proper documentation.
    • If your NMC-CPhT is expired your paperwork will be denied.

    To submit Renewal Paperwork:

    You can view the guidelines for continuing education, the renewal time frame and start the renewal process through this link. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the appropriate re-certification link.

    Pharmacy Technician Professional Organizations

    Refund Policy

    For our refund policy, click the link below, locate the section titled "What is your refund policy?" and scroll down to "Certificate Course Cancellation/Change Policy"

    Pharmacy Technician Program Refund Policy

    Admittance Requirements

    Students admitted to the Pharmacy Technician course will need to provide the following items prior to starting the course. It is recommended you obtain all vaccine records upon applying.
    • Vaccines required: MMR (2 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Hepatitis (2-3 doses), Tdap (within past 10 years), COVID-19 (1-2 doses), and Flu
    • TB (tuberculosis) PPD skin test
    • Authorization for a background check
    • Drug Screen
    • Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry
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    Admissions Information

    Criteria

    Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 preferred
    • Must be 18 years of age by the beginning of the course
    • High school graduate or GED equivalent
    • Ability to read, write and speak English
    • Have never been convicted of any alcohol, drug related misdemeanor or felony, and undergo a criminal background check
    • Have completed high school or college algebra and obtained a grade of B or higher. There is an opportunity for students to take a math test that don’t meet the previous requirement. Contact Admissions for more details.

    For more information contact admissions@methodistcollege.edu

    Pharmacy Technician Requirements

    To be considered for admission, the following items must be submitted to Professional Development:

    Please mail your official transcript information to the following address listed exactly:

    Nebraska Methodist College
    Attn: Division of Professional Development
    720 N 87 ST Omaha, NE 68114

    Alternately, you may email your official transcripts to: admissions@methodistcollege.edu

    Deadlines

    Prospective students may apply anytime and are accepted from deadlines throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and students will be notified of their application status by postal mail, email or phone.

    Registration must be completed three weeks prior to the class start date. Class size is limited, available seats are first come-first serve.

    Starting Term - Next Class Starts 8/19/2026-10/14/2026

    Meet the Faculty

    Our pharmacy technician program faculty are highly experienced and credentialed in their own fields, giving you constant real-world insight you can use.

    While any instructor can recite from a textbook, ours go a step further and draw from vast personal experience. Instructors here care as deeply about their students as they do the subject matter, and it shows.

    Meet the Faculty

    FAQs for Additional Information

    How long does it take to become a pharmacy technician in Nebraska?

    ~8 weeks with NMC's hybrid program

    How much does pharmacy technician certification cost in Nebraska?

    $650 all-inclusive at NMC

    Do I need to take the PTCB exam to work as a pharmacy tech in Nebraska?

    NMC's state credential works in Nebraska; national PTCE required for other states (voucher included)

    Is NMC's pharmacy tech program PTCB-recognized?

    Yes, NMC is a PTCB Recognized Education/Training Program

    Can I take pharmacy tech classes online?

    NMC offers a hybrid format with 14 hours of online modules plus on-campus lab