From Pharmacy Technician to Pharmacist

From Pharmacy Technician to Pharmacist
Presented by Dr. Drew Prescott, PharmD, CCACP | Assistant Dean for Student Affairs | University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy | Omaha, Nebraska 

This presentation will describe a pathway for pharmacy technicians interested in pursuing a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Learn practical tips and tricks for completing prerequisites, how to apply, and what to consider in preparation for pharmacy school. 

Type of Activity: General Pharmacy (UAN) #0008-0000-25-030-H04-T
Accredited for: 1 CE
Release Date: Aug 9, 2025
Expiration Date: Aug 9, 2028
Estimated time to complete activity: 1 hour

Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:

1. Identify pathways a pharmacy technician may consider if interested in successfully applying to a Doctor of Pharmacy program.
2. Determine various experiences and characteristics that make a quality candidate for PharmD entrance. 
3. Describe real-world examples of pharmacy technicians who took a non-traditional approach to their pharmacy education.  

Instructions to complete this continuing pharmacy technician education (CPE) activity.

1. Click on the video to view the recorded lecture. Viewing the entire lecture is a required element of this CPE.
2. After viewing the recorded lectures, click PAY TO GET QUIZ.  The link takes you to your  cart to pay for the quiz.
   • After paying for the quiz, receive an email with a unique link to take the quiz and claim CE.
   • Copy and paste the unique link into your browser search engine.
   • Provide profile information- NABP e-Profile ID # and DOB (mmdd) are required. 
3. Complete the quiz with a minimum score of 80%. You are allowed 3 opportunities to reach this minimum score.
4. Complete the activity evaluation form.
5. Transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service. Please allow 7-days for the credit to appear in your account.

    The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education (CPE). This activity is eligible for ACPE credit.