Advance Your
Pharmacy Technician
Career
25 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
$31,500
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
PTCB
ISSUING AUTHORITY
What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A Pharmacy Technician?
Through the Pharmacy Technician Program, you are eligible for the Pharmacy Technician Training Certification (CPhT). The CPhT is taken in addition to any state licensing or regulatory requirements.
The Pharmacy Technician Training Certification ensures that you are ready to excel in the pharmacy technician position.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN OUTCOMES
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Count, weigh, pour and mix medications accurately
- Prepare prescriptions labels and package prescriptions accurately
- Maintain and establish patient profiles alongside computerized patient records
- Prepare and process insurance forms
- Manage inventory
- Review, receive and process prescriptions requests from patients as well as thought sent electronically from doctors’ offices
Students residing in the state of Washington – this program is NOT approved for the long-term licensing of Pharmacy Technicians. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2-years) they can obtain a temporary license.
OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY
Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals
Pharmacy Technician
Learn the essential skills of handling medications and assisting in a pharmacy environment in our online Pharmacy Technician certification program.
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April is your Professional Development Specialist. She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!
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