Program Length
16 Weeks
Certifications
CPhT
Avg. Starting Salary
$37,217
Issuing Authority
Become a Pharmacy Technician in 16 Weeks
Gain the professional and clinical skills you need to support doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in a wide range of tasks.
- Measure medication to fill prescriptions for patients
- Package and label prescriptions
- Organize inventory and alert pharmacists to shortages
- Submit medical billing claims
- Arrange for customers to speak to pharmacists if they have questions about medications or health matters
Begin instructor-led bootcamp
Get on-the-job clinical training as apprentice
Pass clinical competency checklist
Earn industry-recognized certification
Land a Job
Continued support from mentors and coaches.
About the Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration and payment
Cost & Included Materials
- $3,450
- Instructor-led video-based training
- eBooks: Elsevier – Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician, 6th Edition
- ExCPT exam fee
Student Services
- Mentorship from expert coaches
- ExCPT Certification Exam Prep
- 6-month post-program access to career coaches
What Will I Learn?
Our pharmacy technician bootcamp gets you job-ready with virtual and hands-on training from expert instructors and coaches. Within weeks, you’ll be able to put your new knowledge and skills into practice.
- Course 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Technician
- Course 2: Processing and Handling of Medications and Medication Orders
- Course 3: Pharmacy Practice
- Course 4: Pharmacology Operations, Safety and Management
- Course 5: Pharmacology and Medications
- Course 6: Therapeutic Agents in Pharmacology
Download the syllabus to view all courses and requirements.
Preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (ExCPT)
Our online program prepares you for the nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) ExCPT pharmacy technician certification exam.
Career Possibilities for Certified Pharmacy Technicians
Certified pharmacy technicians are in high demand, with the career opportunities and earning potential continuing to grow. Health Tech Academy’s pharmacy technician bootcamp prepares you to work in a variety of pharmacy settings.
Retail Pharmacies
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Retail Pharmacies
Retail pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to fill prescriptions for customers. Daily tasks may include checking inventory, answering phone calls from customers, packaging and labeling prescriptions, and accepting payment and processing insurance claims.
Average Annual Salary: $43,290
Hospital Pharmacies
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Hospital Pharmacies
Pharmacy technicians working in hospitals
Average Annual Salary:
Online and Mail Order Pharmacies
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Online and Mail Order Pharmacies
Online and mail order pharmacies are growing fast, providing opportunities for new pharmacy technicians. In this role, pharmacy techs consult with patients over the phone or digitally to coordinate the shipping of medication.
Average Annual Salary: $38,950
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
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Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Many long-term care facilities including nursing homes and assisted living centers have onsite pharmacies. Pharmacy technicians help fill prescriptions for residents, ensure medication compliance, and help submit Medicare or Medicaid claims.
Average Annual Salary: $38,700
Outpatient Rehabilitation and Mental Health Centers
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Outpatient Rehabilitation and Mental Health Centers
Pharmacy technicians working in outpatient mental health centers support patients’ holistic health by helping them manage their medications. Additional job-specific training or certification may be necessary for this role.
Average Annual Salary: $34,720
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
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Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
Pharmacy technicians working in laboratories help scientists with research, testing, and conducting experiments of new drugs. Additional job-specific training, education, or certification may be necessary for this role.
Average Annual Salary: $42,900
Free Career Assessment
Is pharmacy technician the right career path for you? Take our free career assessment to determine which healthcare career path is the best fit for you.
*All salaries according to 2021 estimates released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Learn on your schedule
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Job ready in 16 weeks
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1:1 coaching and mentorship to help you succeed
Pharmacy Technician Training Program Comparisons
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Community College | Online Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $3,450 | $4,864 on average | $9,600+ |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Additional $250-500 | |
| Job Ready In | 4-6 months | 1-2 years | 1-2 years |
| Clear Path to Certification | ✔ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| 1-on-1 Career Coaching | ✔ | ⤫ | ⤫ |
| Schedule Flexibility | ✔ | ⤫ | Varies |
| Travel Requirements | None | Required for in-person courses and labs | None |
| Content Delivery | All online | Varies | All online |
Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a job in healthcare – and the confidence to transform your career.
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Pharmacy Technician Training Program FAQs
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