Advance Your
Pharmacy Technician Professional
Career
25 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
$4,000.00
Payment Plan Available
TOTAL TUITION
Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.
What Does A Pharmacy Technician Professional Do?
Certified Pharmacy Technician Professionals work with pharmacists to assist patients in obtaining their proper medications. It is their responsibility to provide safe and effective patient care.
Pharmacy Technician Professionals give quality care to patients by filling prescriptions, measuring medication, and dispensing the required dosage to patients. They can also help with billing, patient record-keeping, and keep track of medication inventory.
 
															Where Does A Pharmacy Technician Professional Work?
Pharmacy Technician Professionals work in pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and nursing homes.
 
															Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Pass a background check
Pass general education/math assessment
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led video based training
Textbooks: RX-3000 Student Workbook and Simulation Manual & RX-3000 Simulation Kit
eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
Simulation Kit
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL
Outcomes
Between 2020-2030, the job market for Pharmacy Technician Professionals is estimated to increase by 4%, with approximately 31,700 job openings projected annually, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).Â
In 2020, the median annual wage for Pharmacy Technician Professionals was $35,100, according to the BLS. Hospitals, drug stores, and pharmacies were the top locations Pharmacy Technician Professionals worked.
Skills Learned
Upon completion of this certified Pharmacy Technician Professional program you’ll learn a number of skills, including how to:
- Accurately count, weigh, pour and mix medications
- Prepare accurate prescription labels and package prescriptions
- Prepare and process insurance claim forms and manage inventory 
- Establish and maintain patient profiles as well as computerized patient records 
- Receive and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from doctors’ offices 
COURSES - 25 WEEKS
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													Professionalism in Allied Health
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													Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology												 | 
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													Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices ASHP
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													Pharmacy Technician Externship
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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES
 
															$19,000 – $49,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
 
															$21,000 – $95,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
 
															$24,000 – $55,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
The certified Pharmacy Technician Professional training program will teach you all the skills you need to gain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
ISSUING AUTHORITY
 
															CPT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician certification exam provides the opportunity to work in a pharmacy setting and receive requests for prescriptions from doctor’s offices and patients.
Disclaimer: This program is NOT approved for the long-term licensing of Pharmacy Technicians in the state of: WA. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​
Many employers offer education assistance programs. Download the brochures to show your employer the benefit of upskilling their employees.
PROGRAM COMPARISONS
| PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Community College | |
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													Program & Tuition Cost
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													$4,000 average
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													Up to $20,000
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													Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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													Included
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													Up to $750
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													Job Ready In
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													3–6 months
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													24–48 months
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													Schedule Flexibility
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													On-demand 24/7
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													Set class schedule
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													Travel Requirements
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													None: 100% online
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													On-campus classrooms
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													Student Support
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													Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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													Professors: scheduled office hours
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													Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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													Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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													Content Delivery
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													3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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													Professor lectures
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CONTACT YOUR WORKFORCE REPRESENTATIVE TO GET STARTED
 
															April is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, Walla Walla University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!
FAQ
Pharmacy Technician Professionals should be skilled in technical aspects of the job such as basic pharmacology, as well as possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and communication skills.
Most Pharmacy Technician Professionals work full time and work hours can exceed 40 hours per week. As some pharmacies are open 24/7, it’s not uncommon for Pharmacy Technicians Professional to work overnights and weekends.
Some of the benefits that come with working as a Pharmacy Technician Professional include job stability, flexible work schedule and the opportunity to advance into other healthcare-related fields.
Pharmacy Technician Professionals work under the direction of a pharmacist. Pharmacy Technician Professionals take orders from patients, fill prescriptions and have these verified by the pharmacist before issuing them to the patient. Other differences include certification requirements and pay rates.
The exam is only required once; however, to maintain the certification the Pharmacy Technician Professional must obtain 20 hours of continuing education over a two year period. Numerous companies and organizations offer continuing education. If you let the 20 hour continuing education requirement pass, you’ll have to retake the exam.
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