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Advance Your

Pharmacy Technician

Career

INQUIRE TODAY
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Professional Development Specialist today!
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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.

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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
**PLEASE NOTE: Students residing in the states of South Carolina, Louisiana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Utah, Michigan and Ohio – these states require Pharmacy Technicians to complete an ASHP-accredited program in order to become licensed.

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

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) was formed in 1995 and develops, maintains, promotes, and administers a nationally accredited certification and recertification program for pharmacy technicians. It has certified over 525,365 pharmacy technicians since its inception.

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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MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

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!

Interested In Another Program?

The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

View Pacific Union's Degree Programs

In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees. 

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Investing in a college degree is an important decision. Pacific Union College’s traditional degrees offer financial aid options for students. Learn more about our student finance options.