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Pharmacy Technician

Certificate

More new jobs will be created in health care than any other industry through 2018.* A career as a pharmacy technician is for you if you'd like to assist a licensed pharmacist in preparing medications and other health care products for patients. In this position, you will find your workday filled with a variety of duties. Besides filling prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you may also establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you'd like to enter this rewarding profession, get in touch with us at TESST College of Technology today.

Career Preparation

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program can prepare you with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required in this field. Some of the courses include pharmacy law and procedures, hospital policies and procedures, and sterile product preparation.

Prior to graduation, you are required to complete an externship at a local retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, residential pharmacy, or other pharmaceutical facility. This practical work experience can make you a more desirable job candidate.

Career Opportunities

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program at TESST College of Technology provides the education and hands-on job training you need to seek entry-level employment in retail, hospital, or mail-order pharmacies as well as residential facilities.

This program has also been designed to help you prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) sponsored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).†

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition. Expected national growth rate through the year 2018. These employment projections are provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect actual job demand in any particular field or region.

† The School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take any exam or become certified or registered. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.
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