The Treasure Valley's pharmacy network is growing as fast as its population — retail chains across Boise, Meridian, and Nampa, hospital pharmacies inside St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus, and the specialty operations serving the Mountain West from Idaho's capital.
Certified pharmacy technicians are the backbone of those settings, in a career that trains in months and offers both patient-facing and behind-the-scenes paths.
Idaho's LAUNCH grant — up to $8,000 for eligible career training — makes this an especially practical moment for Treasure Valley students to enter the field.
Imagine America has partnered with Carrington College in Boise, ID — a 50,600-square-foot campus and Idaho LAUNCH grant provider. The Pharmacy Technology program prepares students for the PTCB CPhT exam in as few as 9 months.
About Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is a nonprofit organization supporting students pursuing career-oriented education at recognized trade schools and career colleges across the U.S. Since 1982, the Foundation has helped students navigate the financial aspects of technical and vocational training.
IAF provides scholarship programs including the Imagine America High School Scholarship for graduating seniors, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) for adult learners, and the Military Award Program (MAP) for veterans. The Foundation also offers financial literacy guidance, career exploration tools, and resources for choosing the right program.
Over $10 million in tuition assistance is provided annually to students attending career and technical colleges nationwide.
Start Your Pharmacy Technician Career with Carrington College
Carrington's Pharmacy Technology program in Boise leads to a certificate in as few as 9 months, combining pharmacology coursework, campus lab practice, and externship experience — preparation for the PTCB CPhT exam and Idaho pharmacy employment.
- Certificate in as few as 9 months
- PTCB CPhT exam preparation built into the curriculum
- Idaho LAUNCH provider — eligible residents may receive up to $8,000
- Simulation labs on Carrington's Boise campus
What You'll Learn
The curriculum covers pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, prescription processing, compounding fundamentals, inventory management, and pharmacy law — practiced hands-on before externship experience in working pharmacies.
Certification and Credentials
Graduates earn a certificate of achievement and are prepared for the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam, the national standard credential, plus Idaho Board of Pharmacy registration requirements.
Where Pharmacy Technicians Work
Retail chains across the Treasure Valley, hospital pharmacies within the St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus systems, and mail-order and specialty pharmacy operations — with settings for every working style.
Career Outlook in the Treasure Valley
Boise's rapid growth keeps prescription volume rising, and certified technicians are consistently among the metro's most recruited healthcare support roles.
Training Services
- Pharmacology Fundamentals
- Pharmacy Calculations
- Prescription Processing
- Compounding Fundamentals
- Pharmacy Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics
- Campus Pharmacy Lab Training
- PTCB CPhT Exam Preparation
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Start Your Pharmacy Career TodayFrequently Asked Questions
How long is the Pharmacy Technology program at Carrington Boise?
The certificate program can be completed in as few as 9 months.
Can I use Idaho LAUNCH for this program?
Carrington College Boise is an Idaho LAUNCH grant provider — eligible Idaho residents may receive up to $8,000 toward career training, and Imagine America scholarships can add to your funding.
What certification will I prepare for?
Graduates are prepared for the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam and Idaho Board of Pharmacy registration requirements.
Are scholarships available for Carrington Boise pharmacy students?
Yes. Imagine America Foundation scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors attending Carrington College. Create a free profile to see what you qualify for.
