National Certification Pharmacy Technician Course
Prep Course Description
This certification preparatory course is offered online with a live instructor throughout the year. As a PTCB recognized training program, this program is ideal for persons who have no to little pharmacy experience. It’s also ideal for persons who have pharmacy experience and are looking for assistance with obtaining national certification.
Upon successful course completion you will be eligible to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). This exam is administered by the National Pharmacy Technician Board (PTCB). Upon successful passing of the PTCE, you will then be eligible to become registered as a pharmacy technician in the state of Maryland or any other state in the US that requires national certification prior to registration or certification.
What will I learn in the National Certification Pharmacy Technician Course?
- Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- Medications and Drug Classifications
- Prescription Processing and Preparation
- Drug Compounding
- Medication Safety and Error Prevention
- Pharmacy Calculations
- Pharmacology and more!
Benefits of having a National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
There are many benefits involved when a person becomes a CPhT through PTCB. First, the PTCB is the most widely recognized and accepted credentialing organization for certified pharmacy technicians. Also, becoming a CPhT usually means opportunities for career advancement, an increase in salary, an increase in employment opportunities and the differentiation from pharmacy technicians who are not nationally certified.
Enrollment Requirements
To enroll in the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Preparatory Program students;
- must be 18 years or older.
- must have access to a laptop or desktop (PC) computer with a camera. Your camera should be functional and on during class.
- should have stable internet connection.
- must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Please note a background check is required in most states prior to registration or certification as a pharmacy technician. Having a criminal (misdemeanors or felonies) background can affect your ability to become registered or certified by the board of pharmacy in your state. Please contact your state board of pharmacy for more information.
National Certification Pharmacy Technician Course Schedule
- Evening: Class meets online only with a live instructor on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 pm-9:30 pm.
- Weekend: Class meets online only with a live instructor on Saturdays from 9 am-4 pm.
- Please note students are required to spend a minimum of 8 hours of additional time outside of class per week completing and submitting online assignments. Please consider this when registering for the pharmacy technician national certification prep course.
| Evening Program Start Date | Evening Program End Date |
|---|---|
| Coming Sep 2025. | Coming Sep 2025. |
| Weekend Program Start Date | Weekend Program End Date |
|---|---|
| Coming Sep 2025. | Coming Sep 2025. |
Pharmacy Technician Certification Course Costs
| Grand Total | $1,895.00 |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $ 100.00 |
| Tuition | $ 1,745.00 |
| Textbooks | $ 50.00 |
| CPhT Preparation Materials and Certification Exam | $ 0.00 (Included in Tuition) |
Payment Plans
| Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|
| At Registration | $100.00 |
| First Day of Class | $545.00 |
| Week 3 | $450.00 |
| Week 6 | $450.00 |
Where can I work as a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians can work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, long-term care pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies and for managed care organizations.
To learn more about enrolling in Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute’s Pharmacy Technician training program, contact us today.
