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Pharmacy Technician

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Self Study

Courses

1 course

Duration

2 months*

Next Start

Flexible Start Dates

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Course Details

The Pharmacy Technician course covers medication preparation, inventory management, and prescription processing. Gain practical experience with medications and pharmacy equipment. Study online at your own pace and complete the program in 2 months. Benefit from externship experience, a provided laptop, career services, 24/7 learner support, flexible start dates, and up to a year of course access.

Laptop Eligibility

When paying in full, learners can receive a laptop upon enrolling in any program.

What You Will Learn in Pharmacy Studies:

  • Understanding medical and pharmaceutical terms, including common abbreviations.
  • The pharmacology of various medications and how they interact with different parts of the body.
  • A review of the most common drugs on the current Top 200 List, including their brand and generic names, drug classifications, and uses.
  • How to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations for medication dosing.
  • Familiarity with commonly used drug reference resources, their purpose, and the hierarchy of information.
  • The insurance process, including how to bill and collect payments for medications.
  • The importance of HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • How to interpret physician orders and prescriptions correctly.
  • How to explain medication administration to patients clearly and effectively.
  • The federal and state laws that govern pharmacy practices.
  • Recent technological advances and research impacting pharmacy practices.

And much more!

Clinical Placement Opportunities

Learners will receive clinical placement options with medical providers in their area if a certificate requires an in-person performance evaluation of demonstrable skills.

Admissions Details

No prior experience is necessary. The only requirement is that you have either completed, or are currently pursuing, your GED or high school diploma. That's it!

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC)

*Program completion times may vary. Advertised Program completion is based on 15 hours of study time per week. However, Students have 12 months of access to complete the course at their own pace.

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

About Pangea Learning

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Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Technicians