Program Overview

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's (PTCB) exam. The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow, with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other healthcare settings.

Program Details

Description

This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and pursue certification, including the PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and defining generic and brand name drugs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Program Structure

• Hybrid Program
• 80-Hour Schedule
• Hands-On Labs
• National Certification Opportunity
• Certificate of Completion

Career Outlook

The high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors, including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet the nation's growing healthcare demands.