Pharmacy Technician Training

Take the first step toward a career as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) with Penn Foster Career School. Our affordable, online training program can help you prepare for two important industry certification exams. Study anytime, anywhere, around your schedule to gain fundamental skills to begin on your path toward working in pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and more!

A Customized Online Learning Experience

With interactive, mobile-friendly courses, progress-tracking and goal setting tools, and personal coaches to help you succeed, the Penn Foster Experience (PFx) is an online learning experience like no other! Connect with peers and faculty in real-time through our discussion boards, and use our built-in self-checks and interactive flashcards to review what you’ve learned before taking your exams.

Why Choose Penn Foster Career School?

On-Demand Learning

Do not wait for a class to start - you decide when to begin with our on-demand learning platform.

A Committed Support System

While you can study at home, you're not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away.

Mobile Friendly

Take our online pharmacy tech program with you wherever you go. Our custom-designed learning platform is easy to use at home or on-the-move.

Set Your Goals and Pace

Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.

Proven Reputation

With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands!

Our Community

Connect in real-time with other Pharmacy Technician students in the Penn Foster Community.

Why Choose Penn Foster College?

On-Demand Learning

Do not wait for a class to start - you decide when to begin with our on-demand learning platform.

A Committed Support System

While you can study at home, you're not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away.

Mobile Friendly

Take our online pharmacy tech program with you wherever you go. Our custom-designed learning platform is easy to use at home or on-the-move.

Set Your Goals and Pace

Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.

Proven Reputation

With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands!

Our Community

Connect in real-time with other Pharmacy Technician students in the Penn Foster Community.

Prepare For Your Pharmacy Technician Certifications

Our Pharmacy Technician classes cover numerous topics such as medical terminology, managing and updating patient records, assisting the pharmacist with office duties, and more to help you prepare to sit for the following pharmacy technician certification exams:

Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

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Pharmacy Technician Classes

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Pharmacy Technician Tuition

Take the first step toward a career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with Penn Foster Career School for as little as $999. The cost of the PTCE practice test voucher (a $29 value) and the PTCE exam (a $129 value) is included in this program.

Pharmacy Technician Program Cost

Work Experience Option

Upon completion of your Pharmacy Technician program, the self-arranged Work Experience Option allows you to seek out and gain experience as a pharmacy technician with an employer near you. Though it is not required for program completion, this optional exercise allows you to gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. If you’re interested in a Pharmacy Technician externship with CVS/pharmacy or Walgreens, consider our ASHP/ACPE accredited Pharmacy Technician ProfessionalGame bài đổi thưởng nổi tiếng 2018 program with an opportunity to learn from two of the biggest pharmacies in the country.

FAQ

Q. What is the salary for a Pharmacy Technician role?

A. With training and experience, some pharmacy technicians can earn as much as $49,130 per year¹ and job growth is projected to increase faster than average in the next several years.

Q. What can I do with a Pharmacy Technician diploma?

A. Pharmacy technician jobsGame bài đổi thưởng nổi tiếng 2018 can be found in a variety of environments such as local, national and private hospitals, drug stores, grocery stores, nursing homes as well as other medical facilities.

Q. How much does a Pharmacy Technician diploma cost?

A. We keep our program costs low and have special offers to keep your goals within reach. For as little as $999, our program also includes a PTCE practice test voucher (a $29 value) and the PTCE exam (a $129 value) included in your tuition. Visit our tuition page for the most current tuition information.

Q. Is the Pharmacy Technician Program accredited?

A.Game bài đổi thưởng nổi tiếng 2018 Yes! Penn Foster has been accredited for over 50 years. Penn Foster Career School has been thoroughly reviewed and has earned several important accreditations, certifications, and licensing. Most importantly, Penn Foster Career School is both regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs and nationally accredited by the DEAC.

Q. What skills will I learn in this program?

A.Game bài đổi thưởng nổi tiếng 2018 Skills covered in the Pharmacy Technician career program include fundamentals of pharmacy and pharmacology, medical laws, ethics, regulations, and confidentiality, management and operations, math for pharmacists, body systems, and soft skills like customer service, critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication.