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Online Pharmacy Technician Certification

The Online Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students to support pharmacists in medication dispensing, patient communication, and daily pharmacy operations. Students will learn drug classifications, dosage calculations, prescription processing, inventory management, safety protocols, and pharmacy law. Through practice and industry-aligned instruction, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and pursue employment in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and mail-order or specialty pharmacies.

Course Description

In the 75-hour Pharmacy Technician program, students will learn applied and practical information necessary to pass for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

This one-semester long Pharmacy Technician Certification Program prepares students to follow a rewarding career path in the industry. Students learn about serving patients, maintaining medication inventory control systems, and managing a pharmacy. Students also prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), a nationally recognized certification examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Course Topics

Pharmacy Law
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology
Medical Dosing for oral medications and IV infusions
Review of arithmetic and pre-algebra
Maintaining inventory control systems
Managing a pharmacy

Learning Format

This class is fully Online.

Tuition

Tuition: $775

Registration Fee: $25

Total: $800

*Textbooks and PTCE exam fees are not included in the tuition cost.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must have a High School Diploma, GED® or HSE Diploma
At least 18 years of age
Able to work legally in the U.S

Career Outlook

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in today’s expanding healthcare system, supporting pharmacists in preparing medications, managing prescriptions, and ensuring patient safety. As more patients rely on prescription drugs, specialty medications, and pharmacy-based clinical services, the demand for trained pharmacy technicians continues to rise.

Employment for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow steadily over the next decade, driven by an aging population, the expansion of retail and hospital pharmacy services, and increased need for skilled support staff in medication management. With nearly 50,000 job openings each year, pharmacy technicians enjoy strong job security and diverse workplace options, including retail pharmacies, hospital systems, specialty pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and mail-order or online pharmacy services.

A pharmacy technician certification also opens the door to long-term career growth. Many technicians advance into roles such as:

Lead or Senior Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
Compounding Technician
Specialty or Oncology Pharmacy Technician
Billing & Claims Specialist
Pharmacy Inventory Manager
Pre-Pharmacy student or pathway to Pharmacist (PharmD)

With national certification and training, students gain a strong foundation for a stable, meaningful career at the center of patient care and medication safety.