Please note we will NOT offer a Friday night open lab 4/10/2026.
Visit our Announcement Page for a list of all holidays & closures.
Please note we will NOT offer a Friday night open lab 4/10/2026.
Visit our Announcement Page for a list of all holidays & closures.
Our Pharmacy Technician Hybrid Program is currently on pause.
Please check back in July for any updates regarding future enrollment.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore our Online Pharmacy Technician Program, which offers flexible, self-paced learning designed to help you start your career in healthcare.
Western Medical Training Center (WMTC), an Equip Human Solutions organization, is proud to offer our Hybrid Pharmacy Technician Program—a career-focused training experience designed to prepare students for immediate entry into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields.
This 12-week, instructor-supported program combines the flexibility of online learning with the power of hands-on, real-world training inside our CVS Career Skills Lab, created in collaboration with CVS Health Workforce Initiatives. Together, we are building clear, community-rooted pathways into healthcare careers while breaking down barriers to employment and strengthening the future healthcare workforce .
Students will participate in a structured hybrid model that includes:
Live, instructor-led online learning (1 day per week) focused on pharmacology, pharmacy operations, and patient care
Hands-on lab training (1 day per week) in our CVS Career Skills Lab, simulating real pharmacy environments
Professional and career readiness development, including communication, workflow, and workplace expectations
As a core component of the program, all students are required to complete a 120-hour, non-paid pharmacy externship.
This externship provides:
Real-world, on-the-job experience in a pharmacy setting
The opportunity to apply learned skills in a live environment
Direct exposure to pharmacy teams, systems, and patient interactions
A critical bridge from training to employment
Through our collaboration with CVS Health and other employer partners, students will have access to externship placement opportunities and support throughout the process. Successful completion of externship hours is required to complete the program.
This is more than training—it’s a direct career pathway.
Students benefit from:
Direct externship opportunities within CVS pharmacy locations and partner sites
Employment pathway alignment with CVS Health and industry employers
Hands-on experience in a simulated and real pharmacy environment
Support from experienced instructors and healthcare professionals
CVS Health’s workforce initiatives are designed to expand access to high-demand roles like pharmacy technicians while supporting long-term career growth and community impact .
This program prepares students to become clinically ready and confident to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (ExCPT).
Individuals seeking a fast, affordable pathway into healthcare
Career changers ready for a stable, in-demand profession
Students seeking hands-on training with direct employer connection
Those committed to completing training and externship requirements to launch their career
#01 Hybrid PT W/TH May 6th-July 23rd. (Sale! Online Price)
#02 Hybrid PT S/Sun (Saturday in lab 9am-1pm Sunday Online Class 9am-noon)
Western Medical Training Center (WMTC), an Equip Human Solutions organization, is proud to offer our Hybrid Pharmacy Technician Program—a career-focused training experience designed to prepare students for immediate entry into one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields.
This 12-week, instructor-supported program combines the flexibility of online learning with the power of hands-on, real-world training inside our CVS Career Skills Lab, created in collaboration with CVS Health Workforce Initiatives. Together, we are building clear, community-rooted pathways into healthcare careers while breaking down barriers to employment and strengthening the future healthcare workforce .
Pharmacy technicians are integral members of pharmacy teams, providing essential support to licensed pharmacists. Their duties encompass various tasks vital to the smooth functioning of a pharmacy. This includes assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing customer service by answering inquiries and processing refill requests. Additionally, they handle administrative responsibilities such as maintaining patient records, processing insurance claims, and managing paperwork associated with prescriptions. Pharmacy technicians may also be involved in compounding medications and utilizing pharmacy software systems for prescription management. Ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining safety standards in medication handling are paramount aspects of their role. Overall, pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in facilitating efficient pharmacy operations and ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications to patients.
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of employment opportunities across different healthcare industry sectors. The most common setting for pharmacy technicians is in retail pharmacies, including chain, independent, and grocery store pharmacies, where they assist pharmacists with medication dispensing and customer service. In hospital pharmacies, technicians collaborate with pharmacists to prepare and distribute medications to patients within the hospital, manage inventory and handle specialized medication orders. Long-term care facilities such as nursing homes also employ pharmacy technicians to help dispense medications to residents and maintain medication records. Additionally, pharmacy technicians can work in mail-order pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, home infusion pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or military healthcare facilities. These diverse opportunities offer pharmacy technicians a range of experiences and challenges in pharmacy practice.
It is important to note that our hyrbid Pharmacy Technician program prepare students to take national exams which means they would be eligible to work anywhere within the United States. With this said, there are some general basic requirements that most (if not all) states follow, but some have specific regulations for their pharmacy technicians. To check your states requirements or a state you potentially want to work in, use the following link: https://ptcbtestprep.com/state-requirements/pharmacy-tech-license-california/
This link is specifically for the PTCE exam, which is more commonly known compared to the ExCPT exam. With WMTC curriculum, you will be eligible to sit for either exam.
