Professional Development
Pharmacy Technician Specialist
What does a Pharmacy Technician Specialist do?
With the Pharmacy Technician Specialist career training, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed in a pharmacy setting. You’ll learn how to fill prescriptions and count pills as well as making sure patients receive the best care and obtain the best result from their medications.
Where Can You Work?
A Pharmacy Technician Specialist works in a pharmacy setting within hospitals or in standalone retail locations.
Length
16 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Pass a background check
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$2,700
Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Receive and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from doctors’ offices
- Accurately count, weigh, pour and mix medications
- Prepare accurate prescription labels and package prescriptions
- Prepare and process insurance claim forms and manage inventory
Courses - 16 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices
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Pharmacy Technician Specialist Job Possibilities
Pharmacy Technician
$19,000 – $49,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Compounding Specialist
$24,000 – $55,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Pharmacy Assistant
$21,000 – $95,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
The certified Pharmacy Technician training program will teach you all the skills you need to gain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification
The Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) shows that you have all the skills and knowledge to work as a Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician certification exam provides the opportunity to work in a pharmacy setting and receive requests for prescriptions from doctor’s offices and patients.
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 16 weeks, making students job-ready in 4 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our program is fully online and asynchronous.
