Online Pharmacy Technician Course
Become a Pharmacy Technician
There’s no shortage of pharmacies in need of skilled pharmacy technicians! This 100% online pharmacy technician course will prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification exam and help you complete a practicum experience with a leading pharmacy chain.
Now Job Outlook for Pharmacy Technicians
- According to Lightcast labor analytics firm, demand for pharmacy technicians in San Bernardino County will grow by 15% through 2033.
- The BLS notes that the average pharmacy technician salary in the United States is $32,700, however Lightcast reports that in San Bernardino County, the median annual salary is $45,736. Top earners make over $62,000 yearly in the Inland Empire.
Pharmacy Technicians FAQs
Pharmacy technicians order and stock medications, prepare medications for distribution and provide information to patients. Pharmacy technicians may perform many of the same duties as a pharmacist; however, their work must be approved by a pharmacist before medication can be dispensed.
Requirements for pharmacy technicians vary by state, but most require certification, registration or licensure. Earning your certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) provides a valuable, industry-recognized credential that meets most states’ requirements.
This pharmacy technician course can be completed in one year or less. This does not include the time you spend in a practicum experience or preparing and sitting for state licensure.
As the population ages and the prevalence of chronic diseases rises, more pharmacy technicians will be needed in pharmacies and may even see themselves taking on greater responsibilities in their role.
Course Objectives
- Develop the knowledge and skills to excel as a pharmacy technician and perform all related tasks and responsibilities with confidence.
- Gain practical knowledge of medication processing and handling procedures including the ability to identify medication orders and read prescription forms accurately.
- Learn federal and state laws that govern pharmacies, as well as the ethics of pharmacy practice.
- Be fully prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB, and earn your Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht) credential.
- Become eligible for a 100+hour practicum experience to further enhance your professional skills.