Online Pharmacy Technician Course

There’s no shortage of pharmacies in need of skilled pharmacy technicians! This immersive program will prepare you for a career as a pharmacy technician. You will receive training and develop the necessary skills and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).

What do you need to know about this program

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy technician role, including essential professional skills and communication expectations necessary for success in a pharmacy setting
  • Understand pharmacy regulations and standards from regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and proper medication handling
  • Gain practical knowledge of medication processing and handling procedures, including the ability to identify medication orders and read prescription forms accurately
  • Learn about medication storage guidelines and quality assurance procedures in the pharmacy department
  • Develop essential skills for success as a pharmacy technician, including accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication

  • Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a pharmacy technician and perform all related tasks and responsibilities with confidence
  • Gain hands-on learning through an online lab module that provides practical experience in processing orders and identifying correct medication dosing and sourcing
  • Access a comprehensive work experience guide and receive personalized support from our clinical experience team to prepare for your future as a certified pharmacy technician
  • Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)’s Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and earn the highly respected Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential upon successful completion
  • Take advantage of a voucher for the certification exam and apply for a 100+ hour work Clinical Experience to gain valuable practical experience and further enhance your professional skills

To register for this course, you must be 18 years of age or older. You should be proficient in keyboarding (approximately 35 words per minute), have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended), have a command of English grammar and punctuation, and have a basic understanding of high school math.

To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to pass the course successfully.

Certification Requirements:

  • Reside in the United States of America or its territories (US)
  • Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program or equivalent Practicum Experience
  • Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions
  • Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies
  • Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®)

State Requirements:

As a participant in our Pharmacy Technician program, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the exclusive Clinical Experience, which provides a valuable advantage in today’s competitive job market. Through our nationwide agreement with several pharmacies, you can gain hands-on experience and assist pharmacists with prescriptions, patient inquiries, and administrative tasks.

To qualify for the Clinical Experience, you will need to meet certain requirements, including passing a drug screening test, obtaining professional liability insurance, completing a background check and employment verification, meeting current immunization standards, and conforming with state mandates such as registration, fingerprinting, licensing, etc. Additional forms may be necessary for participation in the Clinical Experience with certain pharmacies. Please note that while we strive to find available openings, a Clinical Experience placement is not guaranteed for the Pharmacy Technician program and may take up to 12 weeks to secure. As a candidate, you should start applying for the PTBC Trainee License 2 weeks before you take the final exam in the course.

Registration and Enrollment

This program is 100% online. Start anytime.

Instructors

Pharmacy Technician Instructors

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, program activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact Professional and Continuing Education at least eight weeks in advance at: 262-595-3340 (V), 262-595-2513 (FAX), or email continuing.ed@uwp.edu.

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