Q. How can I become a Pharmacy Technician?
A. Becoming a Pharmacy Technician typically requires a HS diploma or equivalent and formal training
through an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, the next
step is to sit for and pass an industry certification exam. USCI’s Certificate Program qualifies for two
exams: the PTCE through the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) through the National Healthcareer Association
(NHA).
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Q. What does a Pharmacy Technician do?
A. Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of licensed pharmacists. They help pharmacists
dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as a Pharmacy Technician?
A. Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. The U.S. Career Institute Pharmacy Technician program prepares you to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your PTCE or ExCPT exam fee is included in your tuition, you choose the best option for you†.
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Q. Does this meet my Pharmacy Technician state requirements?
A. A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements
that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government and/or licensing
board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.
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Regulations and requirements for certification, registration, and licensure vary by
state. Some states may include additional requirements beyond those offered in our
course. Prospective students should contact the regulatory agency in the state(s) where
they plan to work to confirm their requirements before enrolling in this course. Not all
states require licensure of Pharmacy Technicians. Residents of DC, LA, MN, ND, NV, OH, RI, SC, UT, WA
and WV will not be able to gain licensure as a result of this program.
Please visit the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for links to individual state information.
Licensure Information by State
Q. What is the salary for a Pharmacy Technician?
A. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pharmacy Technicians have a median salary of
$36,740 per year*.
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Q. How much does a Pharmacy Technician Course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $979 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are
also available.
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Q. Is this Pharmacy Technician Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance
Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized
accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as a Pharmacy Technician?
A. Demand for highly skilled Pharmacy Technicians can be found in retail pharmacies, drug stores,
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and mail order pharmacies.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this Pharmacy Technician program?
A. Skills covered in the Pharmacy Technician Program include pharmacy procedures, drug interactions and
reactions, an overview of various drug categories, pharmacy law, compounding, and other Allied Health
basics.
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