Pharmacy Technician Professional
Gain the practical skills to work in a pharmacy, process prescriptions and assist customers through this ASHP/ACPE Accredited program. Watch our program sneak peek below!
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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI
This program is NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If a student is living in WA short-term, (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.
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MedCerts Tuition Advantage
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.
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MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants
MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.
What does a Pharmacy Technician Professional do?
126,783
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
- Demonstrate correct processing of medication orders; preparation, storage, and distribution of medications
- Apply patient-safety and medication-safety practices, and identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials
- Prepare medications requiring sterile, non-sterile and chemotherapy compounding
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, and inventory management in the pharmacy
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Pass a background check
- Pass general education/math assessment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbooks: RX-3000 Student Workbook and Simulation Manual
- Simulation Kit
- eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)
Job Opportunities
$24,000 – $55,000
Estimated Salary
Career Potential
$21000 – $95000
Estimated Salary
Entry-Level
$19,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin
- This program is NOT approved for the long-term licensing of Pharmacy Technicians in the state of Washington. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2-years) they can obtain a temporary license.
- In compliance with ASHP accreditation requirements, the average PTCB/PTCE exam pass rate for MedCerts’ Pharmacy Technician program was 45% from 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022. In 2023 (01/2023 – 4/23/2023), our average exam pass rate was 59%.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
Pharmacy Technician Professional—Frequently Asked Questions
A Pharmacy Technician is vital in settings such as hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and private practices. They assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing accurate prescription medications, managing inventory and processing insurance claim forms.
The career outlook for Pharmacy Technicians is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 6% over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $32,000 to $57,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
To become a pharmacy technician professional, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by completing a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), like the one offered by MedCerts. After training, you must pass a certification exam, such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
In the MedCerts online Pharmacy Technician Professional Certification training course you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:
Understand the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional.
Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations.
Correctly process medication orders and prepare, store and distribute medications.
Apply patient safety and medication safety practices.
Identify, handle and safely dispose of hazardous materials.
Prepare medications requiring sterile, non-sterile and chemotherapy compounding.
Apply knowledge of pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management and inventory management in the pharmacy.
The enrollment requirements include a high School Diploma or GED, web browser with internet connection, course registration & payment, pass a background check and pass general education/math assessment.
Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examinations.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total program duration is 25 weeks.
The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The course includes expert-led video-based training, a textbook (“RX-3000 Student Workbook and Simulation Manual”), simulation kits, an ebook (“The Pharmacy Technician”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
The MedCerts Pharmacy Technician Professional Certification training program prepares students for industry certifications that are recognized in most states. However, this program is NOT available to residents of the following states: ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI.
This program is also NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If a student is living in WA short-term, (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
MedCerts’ programs, including the Pharmacy Technician Professional certification, are designed to meet industry standards and are aligned with the requirements of certification bodies.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.