Why a Pharmacy Technician?

A pharmacy technician career is a good fit for those interested in detail-oriented tasks, memory games, helping others, and decoding handwriting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 334,400 pharmacy technicians in 2010 and 108,300 new positions will be added by 2020. Pharmacy technicians are employed in organizations, such as

• Pharmacies
• Retail (grocery and drug store) pharmacies
• Hospitals

Healthcare employers look for people to assist licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication. People skills are a valued asset, since assisting customers with nonprescription questions and dealing with insurance claims are often a part of the job. Since the population continues to be active longer, it is no surprise this career is anticipated to grow faster than average.

Become a Pharmacy Technician Online

With Meditec’s Pharmacy Technician program, you will develop the skills necessary to succeed as a pharmacy technician. We consult with industry experts to ensure you learn everything needed to excel in your chosen path. Our online courses will teach you:

• Pharmaceutical terminology
• Elements of the prescription
• Inventory management
• Drug calculations and measurement
• Skills for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

The program takes about 4 months to complete, assuming you study approximately 15 hours a week. Once you pass all your courses, you will receive a certificate of completion and be ready to begin your career as a pharmacy technician.

Prospective students should contact their State Board of Pharmacy to obtain the requirements applicable to pharmacy technicians in their state.

Set Yourself Apart

With the competitive job market, you want to have an edge over the competition. Through Meditec’s partnership with National Healthcareer Association (NHA), you can prepare for nationally recognized certifications. Passing a NHA exam, gives you several possible advantages:

• More career opportunities
• Increased pay rate
• Being a subject matter expert
• Post-nominal letters (initials after your name)

With Meditec’s custom programs, you can prepare online for certain exams. Our exam preparation course for the custom Pharmacy Technician program is:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Check to see where the closest testing center is located (select National Healthcareer Association (NHA) from the Sponsor Name list).

Pharmacy Technician Courses