Pharmacy Technician Schools in Wilmington, DE

A pharmacy technician's role is crucial in any pharmacy team, and this is true for pharmacy technicians in Wilmington, DE as well as anywhere else. Essentially, trained pharmacy technicians serve as the pharmacist's right-hand man and the most visible point of contact with patients.

Graduates of pharmacy technician programs may be responsible for helping to fill prescriptions, health insurance billing, patient intake and, as pharmacies take a major role in the COVID-19 vaccination efforts, be heavily involved in those too. They can work in a retail or clinical setting too, offering them exciting and varied career options after graduation. 

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Pharmacy Technician Salary & Job Outlook in Wilmington

Although, like its close neighbor Pennsylvania the State of Delaware has yet to enact any form of educational regulation for pharmacy technicians (more on that in a moment) an increasing number of area employers, including major retail chains and most clinical pharmacies give preference to those candidates who have obtained pharmacy technician certification. As this involves an investment in formal education it is helpful to understand more about what the return on that investment might be.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Wilmington pharmacy technicians earn on average, $37,190 per annum, which is roughly $17.88 per hour.

This figure was slightly higher than the state average of $37,590 annually and lags behind the national average of $37,790. As Wilmington residents may also be able to work in neighboring states those averages may vary. They also vary according to experience, employer and education level.

The bottom 10% of earners in the Wilmington earn $28,800 per annum while the top 10% could expect to command an annual salary of $48,330 or more.

It should also be noted that as Wilmington is so close to cities in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey should they be willing to commute a little further, pharmacy technicians may be able to seek employment in those states too, provided they meet the licensing requirements of those states.

In terms of job growth prospects for pharmacy technicians the outlook is good. The latest available Bureau of Labors Statistics figures projected Delaware pharmacy technician job growth at 19% from 2019 to 2024, but that figure is likely to be higher post pandemic, as pharmacies take a greater role in general basic healthcare.

Pharmacy Technician Requirements in Delaware

As noted earlier, Delaware is not a state that mandates a certain level of specialist formal education for pharmacy technicians to be registered with the Board of Pharmacy.

They do mandate, however, that to obtain a license candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and present a criminal background check free of drug related misdemeanors and any felonies. They must also pass a drug screening test.

Pharmacy Technician Schools in Wilmington, DE

In choosing a pharmacy technician school Wilmington residents will need to consider how long they want to be in school, the cost (of course) class availability and, if they wish to become a certified pharmacy technician whether the school is PTCB approved, a requirement of taking the PTCE certification exam.

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With all this in mind, let's take a closer look at the pharmacy technician programs in Wilmington you may want to consider:

Salem Community College

460 Hollywood Ave
Carneys Point, NJ 08069
(856) 299-2100

Salem Community College - which offers a reasonable commute for Wilmington, DE residents - offers a two semester Pharmacy Technician certificate program to high school graduates who can demonstrate they meet minimum educational standards, including a 3.0 GPA and completion of prerequisite English classes. It is a campus based, PTCB approved offering that is usually completed in 12 months.

To be admitted to the program students must also meet all the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy's requirements for licensing, which are in alignment with those for Delaware.

In terms of cost as an out of state resident Wilmington, DE students will not be eligible for the college's lowest tuition rates, and while costs will vary according to student circumstance students can expect to pay approximately $8,800 in tuition costs. Books and fees may add up to $1000 more. Traditional financial aid is available, however, to those who qualify.

Delaware Technical Community College

100 Campus Dr,
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-1000

As an in-state school for Delaware residents, Delaware Technical Community College offers an affordable Workforce Training accepted Pharmacy Technician Certificate that can be completed in 12 months.

This limited enrollment extensive PTCB approved program offers an in-depth education in the basics of Pharmacy Technology and the knowledge needed to pass the PTCE certification exam. It also includes two 25 hour work experience placements, one in a retail setting and the other in a hospital pharmacy.

To be admitted students must meet the registration requirements laid out by the Delaware Board of Pharmacy and pass a basic skills assessment administered online by the course instructors.

The cost of the program, which includes all books, lab supplies and the PTCE testing fee, is set at $3,295. Traditional financial aid is not available, but students may qualify for a state workforce grant to cover the majority of their costs.

Delaware State University

Adult Education Department
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857 - 6144

The Adult Education Department at DSU currently offers a 2-4 month on campus Pharmacy Technician Training Course open to all individuals over the age of 18. This is an open enrollment program that is open to those over the age of 18 who hold a high school diploma or GED. Drug tests and background checks are not required to enroll.

This campus based program offers a fast, basic overview of the responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, as well as much of the knowledge needed to pass the PTCE. Students can also choose to volunteer in various associated roles to gain practical work experience.

The cost of the program is set at $3,000.00, inclusive of books, fees and supplies. While traditional financial aid is not available to cover the cost, students may be able to obtain a private student loan via a lender like Sallie Mae.

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