Pharmacy Technician Course Overview
What is a pharmacy technician?
A pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting in pharmacy activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians are the foundation of a pharmacy’s distributive and clinical functions. Pharmacy technicians work in many different settings, including retail locations (such as neighborhood pharmacies or grocery stores); hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; tele-pharmacies; and nuclear pharmacies.
Program Length and Duration
The program includes 300 hours of teaching, simulation and experiential learning, which takes place over a 15-week period. The lecture is blended with 120 hours of externship to help students to apply gained knowledge and skills in practice.
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Start working in 4 months!
Earn up to $51,000
Gain experience through training & externship
Pass the National Exam
The employment outlook for Pharmacy Technicians is projected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026
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Occupational Outlook
Job Outlook – Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services.
You can be ready to work in as a little as 4 months in the following fields:
Retail Pharmacies
Hospitals
Clinics
Outpatient Centers
Assisted Living Facilities
Nursing Homes
Tele-pharmacies
Nuclear Pharmacies
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
A pharmacy technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting in pharmacy activities that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians are the foundation of a pharmacy’s distributive and clinical functions. Pharmacy technicians work in many different settings, including retail locations (such as neighborhood pharmacies or grocery stores); hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers; assisted living facilities; nursing homes; tele-pharmacies; and nuclear pharmacies.
Program Length and Duration
The program includes 300 hours of teaching, simulation and experiential learning, which takes place over a 15-week period. The lecture is blended with 120 hours of externship to help students to apply gained knowledge and skills in practice.
Prerequisites
A high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
No felony or misdemeanor related to the sale of drugs. Traffic violations and any other issues must be cleared up before the externship. This is the sole responsibility of each student
A history of vaccinations is periodically required to work in the externship
Commitment to the rigorous 14-week course schedule
Nationally accredited by NHA and NCCT
Certifications and Licensure
Program graduates are eligible to take the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) test through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to become Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
NHA CPhT Exam details
150-question test (30 – pre-test questions)
3 hours to complete
Can be taken at the CCTC or at a PSI Testing Center near you
May be administered online or on paper
NCCT PTCE details
90-question test (10 – unscored questions)
2 hours to complete
Can be taken at a Pearson VUE test centers near you
May be administered online
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