PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY

WELCOME

Thank you for stopping by! The Validated Skills & Learning (VSL) Pharmacy Technology program can be completed in 9 months and is being offered as a hybrid program.  Seating is limited based on available clinical space.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Pharmacy Technology program at Fletcher Technical Community College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to support pharmacists in various healthcare settings, including community pharmacies and hospitals. Aligned with the accreditation standards of the American Society of health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), this comprehensive program emphasizes competency in medication preparation, patient safety, pharmacy law, inventory management, and effective communication. The curriculum integrates didactic lessons along with hands-on training through simulated labs and clinical opportunities, ensuring students gain real-world experience and confidence in applying their skills. Students will develop proficiency in foundational professional knowledge and skills, quality patient care and safety, regulatory and compliance knowledge and skills, and essential technical tasks such as handling medication orders and dispensing and pharmacy management software. This course may require the use of a webcam with Respondus LockDown Browser when taking exams. CLICK HERE to learn more about the course exam requirements.

Students participate in preceptroship activities at:

• Private Pharmacies
• Hospital Pharmacies

Class start dates: (subject to change)

• September 15, 2025

 

Class schedule: (subject to change)

• TBD

ADMISSIONS

Acceptance to Fletcher Technical Community College does not guarantee acceptance into the VSL Pharmacy Technology program. Seats are offered based on application date.

Admission requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED/HiSET
• 18 years of age
• Clear background check

Things to consider before applying to the VSL Pharmacy Technology program:

• Students must submit a background check from Louisiana State Police. For a detailed list of convictions that bar employment of unlicensed persons in Louisiana please click here.
• Students admitted into the program must pass random drug screen(s) and provide a negative result.
• Required immunizations are 2 MMR shots (measles, mumps, and rubella), a current tetanus – diphtheria (TD) shot within the last 10 years.
• Hep B series must be started.
• Flu vaccination or waiver
• COVID vaccination or exemption
• Physical Exam
• Current TB test
• Hold Harmless Agreement
• Proof of Health Insurance

Tuition:

$4000+ program specific costs (You can find the VSL Pharmacy Technology cost sheet under LINKS for a breakdown of costs associated with the program). Tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of class.

The Pharmacy Technology program is a VSL program. This is not a financial aid (FAFSA) eligible program. Students must pay tuition upon registration unless notified otherwise.

*All VSL course tuition and fees are assessed by each class. Tuition, fees, and other charges relating to VSL classes are not refundable unless the training course is canceled by the College. If the College cancels a class, then 100% of all College-assessed tuition and fees paid will be refunded for the canceled class.

If you are interested in applying to this program, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete an admissions application to Fletcher Technical Community College (current/continuing Fletcher students do not need to submit another application) online at APPLY NOW. Select Healthcare as your program.
2. Be fully or unconditionally accepted to Fletcher Technical Community College by completing all Admissions requirements. Admissions will notify you of your status via email.
3. Complete and submit the “Application for Admission to VSL Nursing and Allied Health programs."  

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Louisiana Workforce Commission
• MJ Foster Promise Program 

 

 

**This program has a clinical component to complete the program. Please be advised that Fletcher’s Nursing and Allied Health faculty members work closely with many clinical sites to provide an optimal clinical experience for all of its students. Fletcher must follow policies and guidelines set forth by programmatic accreditation boards as well as hospital policies. We must abide by the federal, state, local, college and health care facility mandates and your program completion date is dependent upon our ability to enter and complete training in clinical facilities. Fletcher’s faculty and administration will work with all of our partners to complete clinical hours in a safe and timely manner. We thank you for choosing Fletcher for your career goals and look forward to working with you to achieve success. 

LINKS

• Application for Admission to VSL Nursing & Allied Health Programs (AVAILABLE SOON)
• Cost sheet

 

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