Get your certification and insure your job success

Get your certification and insure your job success

This course contains a 77 page index of the certification requirements for all 50 states as well as the national certification exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.  Practice tests are included following the extensive study material. Detailed instruction on how to apply for the pharmacy certification exam is included.

Meet Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

The Pharmacy Technician Course is led by instructor, William (Bill) Hess. An instructor for over 45 years, Mr. Hess has taught Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Anatomy & Physiology for the Medical Office and other technical courses online for over 15 community colleges across the country. His passion for sharing knowledge and information is demonstrated by the time and care he takes in planning each lesson so that students understand what is required in order to be successful in their chosen profession.

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Job Outlook

Job Outlook

Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 31 percent.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technician employment is expected to increase much faster than the average, and job opportunities are expected to be good. In fact, the Bureau estimates that employment of pharmacy technicians and aides is expected to increase by 25 percent through 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The primary reasons for this positive outlook are:

  1. 1. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people as boomers retire.
  2. 2. Scientific advances that lead to new drugs.
  3. 3. More people are able to obtain prescription drug coverage.

As you can see, pharmacy workers will be needed in growing numbers, making this a perfect time to learn the skills you need to ace the exam and begin your new career as quickly as possible.

 

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Become A Pharmacy Technician

Become A Pharmacy Technician

This sixteen week instructor led course is designed to prepare the Pharmacy Assistant student to assist the Pharmacist. The student will learn the essential skills and responsibilities of the pharmacy assistant. This will include the basics of pharmacology, information regarding prescriptions, inventory control in the pharmacy and how to stay healthy in the workplace.

Today’s healthcare industry places many demands on pharmacies to keep costs down, document everything, and hire more technicians that possess the right knowledge and skills. This course was designed to help you build a sound foundation of knowledge and provide many opportunities for cross-training. The more you can learn, the better.

This course will cover the most important areas of the Pharmacy Technician Exam, including:

» Pharmaceutical Terminology » Pharmaceutical Calculations » Pharmacy Law and Ethics » Communication Skills » Inventory Requirements and Procedures

Please Note: The cost of this course does not include the cost of the exam.