Pharmacy Technician Training with Externship – Anytime Online

The need for Pharmacy Technicians continues to grow with demand expected to increase substantially through 2024. Technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other healthcare settings. This high demand for pharmacy technicians is the result of a multitude of factors including the constant availability of new drugs, the national shortage of registered pharmacists, the establishment of certified pharmacy technicians, and the aging population. Approximately 400,000 technicians will be employed by the year 2024 to meet our nation’s growing healthcare demands.

This comprehensive course will prepare learners to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Content includes pharmacy medical terminology, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining generic and brand names drugs and more. This program will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state mandated
  • Interpret physician orders and prescriptions
  • Prepare and explain the administration of medications
  • Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and common abbreviations
  • Explain the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected
  • Process insurance billing and/or collect payments
  • Describe how advances in technology and research impacts pharmacy practice
  • Describe the commonly used drug reference resources including the major reason for use and the organization

Program Includes:

  • Anytime learning, complete lessons and assignments on your schedule within 6 months
  • Video lesson presentations to bring the content to life
  • Assessments and activities to ensure you’re on track for success

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC)

 

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Workforce Development Program Scholarships

The Community College of Philadelphia Foundation and its donors are pleased to offer scholarships to students enrolling in select Workforce Development courses. The in-person Pharmacy Technician Training section is available for scholarship opportunity. To submit your scholarship application, follow the steps in this Workforce Development Program Scholarship Application Guide.

Information Session

Hear about the Health Care industry and employment opportunities as you begin your path to a new career.

Watch the recorded Health and Wellness information session here

Questions?

Thinking about enrolling but need additional information or assistance with registering? 
Contact us with your questions here.

Course Dates and Times

Date and Times Location Course Cost/Fees Register
Register to Start Today! Asynchronous Online,
6 month access
 $1,299

*NOT eligible for scholarship
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Tuesday, Thursday
Oct. 3 - Nov. 28, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

(No class Nov. 7, Election Day)

(11/21/23 class ends at 8 p.m.) 
(11/28/23 class ends at 7:30 p.m.)

Career and Advanced Technology Center

Located at the southeast corner of 48th and Market.

$1,525
(Tuition: $1,375; Textbook: $150)
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Monday, Wednesday
Oct. 23 - Dec. 13, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

(No class Nov. 22, 2023)

(12/11/23 class ends at 8 p.m.) 
(12/13/23 class ends at 7:30 p.m.)

In-Person

Center for Business and Industry

$1,525
(Tuition: $1,375; Textbook: $150)
Register for This Course

 Course Hours: 50 Hours