A non-credit program that prepares you for a career as a Pharmacy Technician
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Want to work in healthcare but not directly care for patients? Are you organized with a high level of attention to detail? The Pharmacy Technician certificate program will prepare you for a fulfilling and in-demand career as a pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacological services by distributing, stocking and assembling medication. They work under the supervision of registered pharmacists in home infusion, community, retail and mail-order pharmacies, as well as in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, large industrial complexes or as pharmacy benefit managers.
This program includes a graded final exam to help prepare you for the PTCB exam. This national certification program enables pharmacy technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer safe and effective patient care and service.
Must be at least 18 years of age to take certification exam and participate in internship/externship; GED or high school diploma required to take the exam.
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