Online Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
Program For Tennessee Students
Our self-paced, online pharmacy technician program for Tennessee residents is designed to prepare you for certification and a role as a pharmacy technician in as little as 4 months.
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Roles of a Pharmacy Technician
- Terminology and Body Systems
- Drug Actions and Interactions
- Pharmacy Operations and Drug Resources
- Dosage Forms, Prescriptions, Medication Orders
- Managing Inventory and Financial Management
- Pharmacy Calculations and Compounding
- Vaccines, Analgesics, Vitamins, Respiratory Agents
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Course Outline
Designed for students across Tennessee, our online Pharmacy Technician course covers key topics such as pharmaceutical language, medical terminology, and foundational anatomy and physiology. Participants will also learn accurate medication calculation methods using multiple measurement systems. This training opens doors to beginning careers in retail pharmacies, medical centers, and other healthcare workplaces.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 28
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Quizzes: 28
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $69/month
Pharmacy Technician Career
Outlook & Certification in Tennessee
$38,130*
12,910*
10%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our pharmacy tech program for Tennessee residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's 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 course, we cover the cost of your certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $208 value!+
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Tennessee
Tennessee currently employs 11,720 pharmacy technicians.* There are hundreds of pharmacy tech jobs open in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and many other cities in Tennessee, according to Indeed.com. Pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies (such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, independent pharmacies, and certain grocery stores), hospitals and clinics, long term care facilities, mail-order pharmacies, military and government facilities, compounding pharmacies, along with other pharmaceutical industries working in research, manufacturing, or quality control of medications.
Walgreens® Pharmacy Technician Externship
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 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!
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Tennessee Pharmacy Technician FAQs
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in Tennessee
- Obtain a high school diploma or GED.
- Register with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, providing necessary fees and documentation.
- Complete a background check as required by the state.
- Gain practical training through an accredited pharmacy technician program or supervised on-the-job experience. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 4 months.
- (Optional but highly recommended) Become certified by passing an exam from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Apply for jobs at pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Our career coaches will assist you in preparing your resume and provide guidance throughout your application process.
How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Tennessee?
Pharmacy Technicians in Tennessee make on average $38,130* per year according to O*Net.
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