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U.S. Career Institute’s Online Pharmacy Technician School offers a 100% online program that allows you to study any time, any place, even on your phone.
Estimated Length of program:
4-9 months, self-paced. Start learning today - no waiting period.
Certification:
Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCE) or Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
Earnings:
$40,300* based on statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Tuition:
Payment Plan: $69/month
($1,279 total)
Pay-in-Full: $979 Tuition
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Program Goal:
To prepare students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or NHA ExCPT exam and gain entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician.
Class Format:
Online – Computer or Phone
Our Pharmacy Tech classes are designed to prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Your PTCE or ExCPT exam fee is included in your tuition- up to a $208 value†.
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency
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Your tuition includes access to instructors, learning materials, student services, and one-on-one career coaching with a career advisor. $400 Value**
Pharmacy Technician professionals are paid a competitive salary – up to $40,300 per year!*
Pharmacy Technician jobs are projected to increase 6% by 2032* according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Focus on real-world skills that will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need for employment and to prepare for industry certifications.
Graduates are eligible to take advantage of an 80-hour Walgreens externship. The externship does not have an additional tuition cost**, and is available to all graduates who meet the Walgreens Externship standard requirements. Even though the externship is optional, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of this great resource to get valuable hands-on experience. If you meet the requirements our graduate support team will help you set up the externship in your area!
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician course will be trained in written and oral medical and pharmaceutical terminology, as well as basic human anatomy and physiology. They will be able to perform basic mathematical functions and dosage calculations utilizing metric, apothecary, and household systems. These skills will prepare them for an entry-level position in a hospital or retail setting.
QUICK FACTS
Lessons: 28
Short Quizzes: 28
Complete in as little as 4 months
Your Online Pharmacy Technician School Classes are broken down into 5 units.
KimDao Collier, B.A., PharmD
Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor/Course Expert
KimDao Collier is a pharmacist and serves as the instructor for the Pharmacy Technician course at U.S. Career Institute. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and further went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, Colorado. KimDao currently works as a staff pharmacist at one of Intermountain Health Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies in the Denver area. She’s been in the pharmacy healthcare space for nearly 20 years starting as a pharmacy technician working and studying her way up to her current position. Along the path to her fulfilling career, she’s worked with amazing teachers and mentors that helped guide her on her journey and that’s what she wants to be to individuals who are looking to serve people in healthcare.
KimDao Collier, B.A., PharmD
Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor/Course Expert
KimDao Collier is a pharmacist and serves as the instructor for the Pharmacy Technician course at U.S. Career Institute. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and further went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, Colorado. KimDao currently works as a staff pharmacist at one of Intermountain Health Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies in the Denver area. She’s been in the pharmacy healthcare space for nearly 20 years starting as a pharmacy technician working and studying her way up to her current position. Along the path to her fulfilling career, she’s worked with amazing teachers and mentors that helped guide her on her journey and that’s what she wants to be to individuals who are looking to serve people in healthcare.
Very straightforward, organized, and professional presentation. I took the pharmacy technician online course and it was very informational and good preparation for the world of pharmacy. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. I highly recommend them!
Vanessa G.
Pharmacy Technician Student
Overachiever student It's a excellent school. I've done the pharmacy technician course at this school a few years ago and I loved it. The cost for the courses are reasonable. I love that you can study at your own pace. . There's help available whenever you need it ...Staff are very helpful...
T. Bowman
Pharmacy Technician Student
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Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's online Pharmacy Technician certificate 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). Included with our Pharmacy Tech course, we cover the cost of your certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $208 value!+
A career in this field may require you to meet certain regulations and requirements for certification, training, registration, and licensure and varies by vocation and 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. As of March 1, 2024, our program can be used to fulfill the education requirements and/or gain certification or licensure (or licensure is exempt) in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Residents of District of Columbia, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia will not be able to gain licensure as a result of this program.
IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Licensure Information by State
Please visit the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) for links to individual state information.
U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your pharmacy technician education affordable. Tuition includes electronic lesson books, supplements, instructor assistance, and career support for graduates. You can start your new career without a mountain of debt.
5-day money-back commitment
5-day money-back commitment
*Plus one-time $29 application charge.
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
U.S. Career Institute offers an iron clad money-back commitment to its students. After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to review and evaluate. After reviewing the lesson, if you think our program is not the best route for you; contact us, return any materials and we will refund the full amount paid. No questions asked.
IMPORTANT State Licensing Requirements: Click here for more information.
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