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Program Details

• AUDIENCE

  This program is designed for those looking to start a career as a:

  • Pharmacy Aide
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Health Technician/Technologist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Records Clerk/Technician
  • Nursing Assistant

  Applicant requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
  • Must possess a high school diploma
• SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION & FEES

  Course	Dates	Registration
  Pharmacy Technician	Start any time

  Course Details

  • Classes held online
  • Classes are self-paced and completed in 12 months or less
  • Learn from industry experts in a flexible, self-paced format
  • Get personalized support from a dedicated student advisor

  Fee Includes

  • Voucher to cover the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

  Savings

  • ´ó·¢ Student and Staff Discount Available! Contact Us to learn more

  Please note: All rates are subject to change without notice.

• COURSE TOPICS
  • Orientation to pharmacy
    • History, foundations and role of the pharmacy technician in today’s healthcare system
  • Pharmacy law and ethics
    • Introduction to law, liability and federal regulations of controlled substances
  • Pharmaceutical calculations 
    • Basic, community and institutional pharmacy math to calculate dosages and dilutions
  • Pharmacology
    • The science of pharmacology, evolution of drugs and administration of pharmacological agents
  • Communication skills
    • Verbal and non-verbal methods, HIPAA regulations
  • Insurance and inventory procedures
    • Cost analysis, purchasing procedures and record keeping
  • Lab module
    • Interactive lab for the retail and hospital settings
  • Clinical rotations
    • Virtual externship in the retail and hospital settings
  • Final exam
    • Final comprehensive exam to qualify for externship
• INSTRUCTOR

  Melissa Dunworth
  Melissa Dunworth has been a certified pharmacy technician since 1997. She is registered with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. 

  Betty Stahl
  Betty Stahl holds a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University. Over the past several years, she has taught pharmacy technician programs at ASA College in New York City and ACT in Arlington, Virginia. Stahl has also worked as a pharmacist in independent and hospital settings.

• FAQ

  What does a pharmacy technician do?

  Pharmacy technicians order and stock medications, prepare medications for distribution and provide information to patients. Pharmacy technicians may perform many of the same duties as a pharmacist; however, their work must be approved by a pharmacist before medication can be dispensed. 

  Do pharmacy technicians need certification?

  Requirements for pharmacy technicians vary by state, but most require certification, registration or licensure. Earning your certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) provides a valuable, industry-recognized credential that meets most states’ requirements.

  How long does it take t ocomplete a pharmacy technician course?

  This pharmacy technician course can be completed in one year or less. This does not include the time you spend in an externship program or preparing and sitting for state licensure.

  Is a pharmacy technician a growing career?

  As the population ages and the prevalence of chronic diseases rises, more pharmacy technicians will be needed in pharmacies and may even see themselves taking on greater responsibilities in their role.

  What services do you offer to active military, veterans and dependents?

  Please visit our military and veteran services page to learn how we can help.

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