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Course Duration 60Hours
Program Completion: 5 weeks
The Pharmacy Technician Training Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in retail, hospital, or other pharmacy settings. This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in pharmacy operations, drug classification, dosage calculations, inventory management, and pharmacy law and ethics.
Students will learn how to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and providing customer service in a pharmacy setting. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience to ensure students gain both the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field.
Program Highlights:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, which is faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to result in approximately 47,400 job openings each year, primarily due to the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or retire.
If you are looking to launch a stable, rewarding career in healthcare — without spending years in school, becoming a Pharmacy Technician might be the perfect fit for you. Start working in as little as 3–6 months. Our program equips you with the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to begin a pharmacy career — no degree required! Pharmacy technicians earn a median salary of $43,460/year, with higher wages available in hospitals and specialty pharmacies. Full-time roles often include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
To equip students with the essential knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies required to assist licensed pharmacists in various pharmacy settings. The course prepares students for entry-level employment in retail, hospital, and other pharmacy environments, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, ethics, and attention to detail.
Course Length: 60 Hours
Program Completion: 5 weeks
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to:
Learn about the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in various settings, including retail, hospital, and long-term care.
Covers major drug forms, dosing measurements, drug delivery systems, and proper medication distribution procedures.
Introduces students to trusted drug reference tools (print and digital), databases, and guidelines for safe and informed drug usage.
Focuses on accurately interpreting, transcribing, and entering prescription and physician orders into pharmacy systems.
Reviews FDA regulations, HIPAA compliance, prescription labeling rules, and legal responsibilities of pharmacy staff.
Covers DEA drug scheduling, recordkeeping, inventory procedures, and legal handling of narcotics and other controlled substances.
Explores drug interactions, mechanisms of action, absorption, metabolism, and patient safety.
Examines therapeutic drug categories, indications, side effects, and commonly prescribed medications.
