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Pharmacy Technician Career

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists fill prescriptions and dispense medication. Train for this detail-oriented job and begin work in the health care industry.

The health care industry is changing rapidly and demands for knowledgeable individuals are in high demand. Although, some pharmacy technician careers can begin by gaining on-the-job training, a growing number of employers prefer to hire individuals that have been exposed to both formal education as well as practical experience.

A pharmacy technician career can open the door to work in a variety of environments. You can work in a retail setting such as a grocery or drug store pharmacy. Other options include working in a clinical setting, which includes hospitals or a physician's office as a dispensing technician.

Courses curriculum can include the following:
  • Compounding pharmacy calculations
  • Retail pharmacy
  • Clinical pharmacy calculations
  • Anatomy including gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, nervous system, and muscular & skeletal
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounds
  • Fundamentals of pharmacy practice
  • Coding for pharmacy
  • Law and ethics
State Requirements for Pharmacy Technician Careers

Each state has their own requirements for practicing as pharmacy technicians. Many states require that you must pass a national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.

In order to work as a pharmacy technician, it is essential that you are able to concentrate and maintain accuracy. You could work in highly charged environments, with patients, customers, coworkers, and pharmacists, so it is important to be very accurate, organized, and patient.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Pharmacy Technician Careers:
  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
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  Kaplan University

Kaplan University's accredited online degree programs allow you to earn the degree you need and advance your career without missing a day of work.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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  Fortis Institute

At Fortis Institute, we provide students with the skills and training they need to prepare for a variety of in-demand career fields, including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer qualified instructors, personalized attention, career services for our graduates, and much more. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

Locations:
Dothan, AL Foley, AL Mobile, AL
Montgomery, AL Phoenix, AZ Jacksonville, FL
Largo, FL Miami, FL Mulberry, FL
Orange Park, FL Pensacola, FL Tampa, FL
Winter Park, FL Smyrna, GA Indianapolis, IN
Hyattsville, MD Lawrence Township, NJ Wayne, NJ
Cincinnati, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Dayton, OH
Ravenna, OH Westerville, OH Kingston, PA
Scranton, PA Columbia, SC Salt Lake City, UT
Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Atlanta, GA Fort Mitchell, KY Louisville, KY
Akron, OH Canton, OH Cincinnati, OH
Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology
Request more information from Brown Mackie College.
  Independence University

From Associate's and Bachelor's to Master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning that suits your busy schedule. Continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Allied Health
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  CDI College

CDI College has over 30 years of experience providing quality career education to students all across Canada. CDI College can give you the knowledge and training you need to get hired and succeed in the real world. Once you've earned your diploma in business, technology or healthcare, you can take advantage of CDI College's job assistance programs. Choose morning, afternoon or evening classes for maximum flexibility.

Locations:
Calgary, Alberta (Canada) Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) Abbotsford, British Columbia (Canada)
Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada) Richmond, British Columbia (Canada) Surrey, British Columbia (Canada)
Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) Ajax, Ontario (Canada)
Laval, Quebec (Canada) Longueuil, Quebec (Canada) Montreal, Quebec (Canada)
Pointe-Claire, Quebec (Canada) Quebec, Quebec (Canada)
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technology
Request more information from Carrington College California.
  American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers training to students interested in pursuing a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html

Locations:
Anaheim, CA Los Angeles, CA Norco, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician
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  Rasmussen College

You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College in Minnesota can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare. Our personalized classes focus on your needs.

Locations:
Rockford, IL Brooklyn Park, MN Eagan, MN
Eden Prairie, MN Mankato, MN St. Cloud, MN
Green Bay, WI
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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  Charter College

Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College. We offer a diverse array of Degree and Certificate courses and provide our graduates with the technical skills they need to begin their careers. Charter College is accredited through both the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and by the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

Locations:
Anchorage, AK Wasilla, AK Canyon Country, CA
Lancaster, CA Long Beach, CA Oxnard, CA
Bellingham, WA Pasco, WA Vancouver, WA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
Request more information from Charter College.
  MedVance Institute

Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute. Students can graduate in as little as a year. We offer programs for careers in various areas of the health care field at our locations throughout Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Each campus is equipped with the tools and labs that are vital to gaining the skills necessary for a successful health care career.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lake Worth, FL Miami, FL
Stuart, FL Baton Rouge, LA Cookeville, TN
Nashville, TN Grand Prairie, TX Houston, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
Request more information from MedVance Institute.
  Broadview University

Broadview University will put you on the track to career success. We offer degree programs in some of today's hottest career fields. Earn a degree in healthcare, technology or business and enter the job if your dreams. You'll appreciate small class sizes, a curriculum focused on real-world skill development and job-search assistance. I'’s time to take that first step—get to know Broadview University today.

Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT West Jordan, UT
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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  Daymar Institute

Give your career a boost with Daymar Institute. We offer 20 different academic programs so you can earn your certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a variety of career fields, including medical, criminal justice, computer technology, business, and more. We have three convenient locations in Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Locations:
Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technology
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  Lincoln College of Technology

Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career. For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo.

Locations:
Marietta, GA Norcross, GA Melrose Park, IL
Indianapolis, IN Henderson, NV
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
Request more information from Lincoln College of Technology.
  Sanford-Brown Institute

How can you turn your love of healthcare into a rewarding career in as little as 9 months? At Sanford-Brown Institute. SBI offers students the skills training they need to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Short-term programs focus on providing the knowledge you need to get the healthcare career you want. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults. Learn more today.

Locations:
Garden City, NY Monroeville, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate - Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician
Request more information from Sanford-Brown Institute.
  CollegeAmerica

Finally, a college that delivers. CollegeAmerica is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success. Programs are filled with more knowledge and skills. Why? Because the more students know, the more marketable they'll be in the real world. You can earn your degree and prepare for certifications at the same time. Financial aid available to qualified students.

Locations:
Flagstaff, AZ Colorado Springs, CO Denver, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AOS in Medical Specialties
Request more information from CollegeAmerica.
  Vatterott College

Vatterott College's innovative, hands-on training helps you build the life you want. Everything we teach has practical, real-world value. Earn your Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Trade, Technology, Healthcare, Design, or Administrative fields and start your future. Vatterott College's expert instructors and flexible schedules enable you to get the skills employers demand—fast. When can you start?

Locations:
Quincy, IL Des Moines, IA Wichita, KS
Joplin, MO Kansas City, MO O'Fallon, MO
Springfield, MO St. Ann, MO St. Joseph, MO
Sunset Hills, MO Omaha, NE Cleveland, OH
Oklahoma City, OK Tulsa, OK Memphis, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
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  Lincoln Technical Institute

Lincoln Technical Institute is a career-focused training school that offers short-term Automotive, Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Computers programs designed to get you into the workforce quickly. Programs vary by campus so contact a location near you to see the training options available. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. With national accreditation, state licensing and nearly 60 years of career education and job placement experience, Lincoln Technical Institute knows what it takes to help give you the competitive edge so you can establish yourself in a rewarding career. Get started today! For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo

Locations:
East Windsor, CT Fern Park, FL Melrose Park, IL
Indianapolis, IN Lincoln, IN Columbia, MD
Brockton, MA Lowell, MA Somerville, MA
Edison, NJ Mahwah, NJ Mt. Laurel, NJ
Paramus, NJ South Plainfield, NJ Union, NJ
Queens, NY Allentown, PA Center City Philadelphia, PA
Northeast Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Plymouth Meeting, PA
Grand Prairie, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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  National College

Want to change your career and your life for the better? National College can help. We can provide you with the real-world knowledge and skills you need to take your career to the next level. Programs offered include Business Administration, Information Technology, Accounting, Management, Medical Assisting, Paralegal, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, and many others. Choose from a variety of campus locations in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN South Bend, IN
Danville, KY Florence, KY Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY Pikeville, KY Richmond, KY
Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH Kettering, OH
Stow, OH Wickliffe, OH Youngstown, OH
Bartlett, TN Bristol, TN Knoxville, TN
Madison, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN
Charlottesville, VA Danville, VA Harrisonburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA Martinsville, VA Salem, VA
Princeton, WV
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AS - Pharmacy Technician, Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
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  Pioneer Pacific College

Pioneer Pacific College is a nationally recognized college with locations in the greater Portland area and Springfield, OR. Degree programs are available in Business, Law, Computer Science and Health Services. Diplomas can be earned in as little as 10 months and weekday, Saturday and evening classes are available for total flexibility. Financial aid is available for students who qualify.

Locations:
Clackamas, OR Springfield, OR Wilsonville, OR
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Pharmacy Technician
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