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Online Pharmacy Technician Course
Help patients get the right medication, safely. Train online and prepare for the national exam that earns the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.
At a glance
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Format
100% online
Course length
400 course hours
Prepares you for
PTCE exam and CPhT credential from the PTCB
Exam voucher
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Course details from the provider’s listing. Check the course page for current price and requirements.
The work
Be a trusted part of the pharmacy team.
Pharmacy technicians order and stock medications, prepare prescriptions, and answer patients’ questions. A pharmacist approves their work before medication is dispensed.
Requirements vary by state. Most states require certification, registration, or licensure, and the PTCB’s CPhT credential meets most states’ requirements.
What you’ll learn
- Medication processing and handling
- Reading prescriptions and medication orders accurately
- Federal and state pharmacy law
- Ethics of pharmacy practice
- The everyday tasks and responsibilities of a technician
- Preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
Before you enroll
Questions, answered.
Do I need experience before I start?
No. There are no prerequisites to take the course.
Do I need a license in my state?
Requirements vary by state, so check with your state board of pharmacy. Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is widely recognized.
What’s the job outlook?
See current pay and outlook for pharmacy technicians in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook ↗.
Offered with ed2go
You enroll, pay, and take the course on MVU’s career training site, which is run by our partner ed2go. Prices and enrollment details are listed there.
Get started
Three steps to begin.
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Enroll online
Register when you’re ready. There’s no application and no semester to wait for.
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Learn at your pace
Work through the lessons online, on your schedule, and prepare for your next step.
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