Online Certificate

Pharmacy Technician Professional

Join the pharmaceutical industry with our Pharmacy Technician Professional Certificate. Gain the knowledge and skills required to assist pharmacists and provide essential patient care.

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This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent High School Graduates

About the Pharmacy Technician Professional Certificate

Course length

25 weeks

Weekly time commitment

20 hours

Tuition

$4,000*

*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

With your Pharmacy Technician Professional Certificate, you’ll have the knowledge you need to build a fulfilling career in the pharmaceutical industry. Program content will delve into medication dosage calculations, pharmaceutical terminology, pharmacy operations and safety protocol. At the conclusion of the course, learners will need to complete an internship at a local pharmacy and sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam sponsored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Regional Data (Ohio)

A pharmacy technician in the state of Ohio can earn an average of $37,290 per year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Career Paths 

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Hospital Pharmacy Technician

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Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement Specialist

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Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

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Pharmacy Technician Professional

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Retail Pharmacy Technician

Is This Certificate Right For Me? 

  • Circle icon Do you have a keen interest in healthcare and an innate drive to help others?
  • Circle icon Are you searching for a career path that lets you join the workforce in a relatively short amount of time?
  • Circle icon Are you eager to acquire hands-on skills and apply them in a healthcare environment?
  • Circle icon Can you thrive in a dynamic setting, where adaptability and quick thinking are key?
  • Circle icon Does the idea of working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals excite you?
  • Circle icon Are you meticulous, with a knack for working with data, managing records or handling administrative tasks?

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