Pharmacy Technician: Flexible Online Learning and Hands-on Clinical Experience

Gain in-demand real-world skills to launch your career in healthcare and prepare to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

In just one year, gain online training and real clinical experience needed to launch your pharmacy technician career. Play a vital role in today’s fast-paced healthcare system, supporting pharmacists, improving patient safety, and ensuring accurate medication preparation.

Fast Facts

• As a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program, students will be prepared to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) upon completion of the program
• Work in a hospital, clinic, assisted living facilities, or pharmacy
• Help ensure that medications are prepared accurately
• Gain real-world skills that are in-demand by the healthcare industry

What does a Pharmacy Technician do?

Under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist, pharmacy technicians may:

• Receive, process, and confirm prescriptions
• Prepare and fill sterile and non-sterile medications
• Maintain accurate patient records and medication inventory
• Provide attentive, friendly customer service in a patient-centered environment

Program Overview

This program combines the flexibility of online learning with the essential hands-on experience required for success in the field. Students will be required to complete a clinical externship to gain hands-on, real-world experience.

On-Site Clinical Requirement

To ensure students gain practical, real-world experience, this program includes a 90 clinical contact hour externship, completed in person at an approved pharmacy site closest to your home residence:

• 45 hours in an inpatient (hospital) pharmacy
• 45 hours in an outpatient (retail or clinic) pharmacy