The technician training information detailed on this page currently applies to our Family of Pharmacies located in Virginia.
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Program Overview
Our pharmacy technicians will complete a combination of didactic (online), simulation and experiential training to ensure they meet the training requirements.
Important topics covered in the program curriculum include:
- Federal and State Pharmacy Law
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Workflow
- Medication Error Prevention and Patient Safety
- Inventory Management
- Calculations
- Professional Requirements
Professional Requirements
Over the course of their training, our pharmacy technicians are required to follow state licensure requirements. Upon completion of our program, graduates are required to achieve national certification through PTCB or NHA.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions - Board of Pharmacy (Opens in a new tab or window)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (Opens in a new tab or window)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certification (Opens in a new tab or window)
- American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) - Pharmacy Technicians (Opens in a new tab or window)
- Combined Pass Rate of 100% on PTCB (Opens in a new tab or window) and NHA (Opens in a new tab or window) Certification Exams
Tools & Resources
Services and availability vary by location. Pharmacy, Clinic, and nutrition counseling services are available in select areas. Access our pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy near you. The Little Clinic practices in the following states only: AZ, KY, OH, TN, CO, IN, GA, KS, VA. Access our clinic locator to find a clinic near you. Nutrition counseling services where medical nutrition therapy is provided are not available in AK, MT, NJ, NY, SC, WY, or where otherwise prohibited by applicable law. Walk-ins welcome as time allows.