Pharmacy Technician - Online Ed To Go Pro

This online pharmacy technician training program will prepare aspiring pharmacy technicians in assisting pharmacists with packing and distributing medication. You will gain access to a comprehensive work experience guide and receive personalized support from our work experience team.

This course offers hands-on learning through an online lab module that provides practical experience in processing orders, identifying correct medication dosing, and sourcing. As a part of this course, you may be eligible to apply for a 100+ hour work Clinical Experience to gain valuable practical experience and further enhance your professional skills.

What you’ll learn

• A comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy technician role, including essential professional and communication skills necessary for success in a pharmacy setting
• Pharmacy regulations and standards from regulatory agencies and professional associations to ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and proper medication handling
• Practical knowledge of medication processing and handling procedures, including the ability to identify medication orders and read prescription forms accurately
• Medication storage guidelines and quality assurance procedures in the pharmacy department

Recognized by Certifying Body

Certification is an important first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare. Not only is it required by state regulations to become a pharmacy technician, but by receiving your certification you demonstrate to prospective employers your knowledge and commitment in medication safety and effective patient care.

This course prepares for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), which is the credential pharmacists trust. The PTCB set out to advance medication safety by credentialing technicians who are qualified to support pharmacists and patient care teams. Employers prefer, and many require, their pharmacy technicians to be PTCB CPhTs.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the PTCE exam and prepared to earn your highly respected CPhT credential.