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G3 FastForward This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the total cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering.

Pharmacy Technician Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $5,799
  • FastForward Price: $1,933
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
 
Course Description:
Get started today on an exciting career path! The Pharmacy Technician Program is a comprehensive and engaging educational experience designed to equip aspiring pharmacy technicians with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training necessary for success. This program combines rigorous coursework with practical, real-world applications to prepare students for a rewarding career.
This 400+ hour hybrid program will be completed within 18 weeks. The online didactic portion lasts 8 weeks and includes graded quizzes, unit exams, a midterm, and a final exam. Students should plan to spend at least 25 hours a week on the didactic portion. The simulation portion of the program takes place weekly in person for the full 18 weeks and is observed and graded by local instructors. The 10-week experiential portion is completed off-campus at designated pharmacy sites with an assigned preceptor, where students are scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week.
The course prepares students for the national certification exam. Tuition includes all online components, supplies, and the certification exam. Additional costs not included are: background check, drug screen, physical, scrubs, and registration with the Board of Pharmacy.
Prerequisites:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  •  Minimum age of 18
  •  Successful completion of a Math and Reading Proficiency Assessment
  • Mandatory In person Healthcare Orientation prior to the start of class

A Workforce Solutions team member will follow up with assessment results and provide guidance on next steps.

Included with the tuition: All online components, supplies, and the national certification exam.

Additional costs not included: Background check fee, drug screen, physical, scrubs, and registration with the Board of Pharmacy.
 
Student Handbook and Resources:
Certification:

Upon the completion of the class, students will be eligible to take the certification through the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).
 

Class Details

16 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus

Instructor
MultipleInstructor :
1.Allison Ortner2.Lisa Bray3.Ashley Douglas 

CEUs : 40.5

 

Notice

Please read:  Students will need to complete a background check, drug screen and physical before the start of the class. Therefore, registration will close 2 weeks prior to the first class to ensure everyone has time to complete this.

This class requires the use of your MyLaurelRidge account and the CANVAS online classroom. Please follow these instructions on how to activate your MyLaurelRidge account before the first day of class: How to access MyLaurelRidge and Canvas

This class may require the use of zoom. See Zoom Class Requirements for more details.

Important: I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

Price: 

$5,799.00

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Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/27/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
8/21/2025 - 12/11/2025 Weekly - Thu 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Middletown, Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus  Map, Room: Corron 216 Ashley Douglas  ; Lisa Bray  ; Allison Ortner 

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