A Pharmacy Technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions in a variety of locations. Individuals trained in this field typically find employment in community, retail, and hospital pharmacies; however, Pharmacy Technicians are also able to work for long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies, and in government-related jobs. Duties performed as a Pharmacy Technician include dispensing prescription requests for doctors’ offices and insurance companies, and processing payment for medications. To prepare students for certification, this program will cover topics such as pharmaceutical calculations, state and federal laws, IV admixture, prepackaging, inventory control, pharmacy terminology, pharmacology, computer applications, and the practice of pharmacy.
Entrance Requirements: Completion of Pharmacy Technician Application, an unofficial copy of a High School diploma or equivalency (GED or HiSET), a copy of a valid driver’s license or government issued ID, and a copy of a social security card.
Materials Needed: Online only textbooks will be included in the cost of tuition (students must have access to a computer for homework and to study). There are no additional materials needed for this program.
Clinical Information: There is no clinical required for this program.
Certification Information: Upon completion, students are urged to sit for the Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) Certification exam through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) at an additional cost.
