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.
A Pharmacy Technician Specialist works in a pharmacy setting within hospitals or in standalone retail locations.
Expert-led video based training
eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
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:
Professionalism in Allied Health |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology |
Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices |
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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).
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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Emerge Education | Community College | |
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Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 |
Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 |
Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months |
Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule |
Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms |
Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours |
Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit |
Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures |
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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.
Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
If you’re ready to get started, connect with a Training Specialist today to answer program-specific questions! See the enrollment information below to start the program.
