RX 3000

Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)

100% Online Certification Training

Acquire hands-on skills to thrive in a pharmacy setting, including processing prescriptions and supporting customers, through this ASHP/ACPE-accredited program.

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What does a Pharmacy Technician Professional do?

Certified pharmacy technicians play a vital role in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and private practices by ensuring accurate prescription preparation and exceptional customer service. In this role, you’ll support the pharmacist with tasks such as processing prescription requests, managing insurance claims, labeling medications, and other essential responsibilities.

  • Develop awareness and application of the soft skills required for success as an allied healthcare professional.
  • Adhere to pharmacy regulations and maintain compliance with HIPAA/HITECH, CMS, and other healthcare laws.
  • Accurately process medication orders, and ensure proper preparation, storage, and distribution of medications.
  • Implement patient and medication safety protocols while properly identifying, managing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  • Accurately compound sterile, non-sterile, and chemotherapy medications.
  • Utilize pharmacology, medication therapy management, and inventory control knowledge in pharmacy operations.

What You’ll Learn – RX 3000 Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)

Amara’s Pharmacy Technician program delivers the highest standard of training recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and accredited by the ASHP/ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education).

Students complete three online courses — Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, and Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices — along with a 160-hour externship in a pharmacy setting. This blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience ensures you can confidently apply your knowledge in real-world environments.

Graduates are fully prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), to earn the nationally recognized CPhT credential. With this certification, career opportunities expand to roles such as Pharmacy Technician, Oncology Technician, Infusion Technician, Pharmacy Technology Specialist, Compliance Specialist, Inpatient Technician, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Program Courses

Code Course Duration
PS 1011 Professionalism in Allied Health 2 Weeks
HI 1014 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology 6 Weeks
HI 2017 Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices ASHP 11 Weeks
EX 2017 Pharmacy Technician Externship 6 Weeks
Total Program Duration 25 Weeks

Enrollment Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment
  • Pass general education/math assessment

Amara 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

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by Amara. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.

Student Services

  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • 1 year post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

Pharmacy Technician Professional

Active Duty Military Grants

Amara accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.

Military Spouse Grants

Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.

Workforce Grants

Amara partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.

FAQs: Pharmacy Technician Professional Certification Training Program

What is a Pharmacy Technician Professional?

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.

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 Amara. 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 Amara online Pharmacy Technician Professional certification training course you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:

  • Understanding the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional.
  • Complying with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations.
  • Correctly processing medication orders and preparing, storing and distributing medications.
  • Applying patient safety and medication safety practices.
  • Identifying, handling and safely disposing of hazardous materials.
  • Preparing medications requiring sterile, non-sterile and chemotherapy compounding.
  • Applying knowledge of pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management and inventory management in the pharmacy.

The enrollment requirements include a high School Diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment. You must also pass a background check and pass general education/math assessment.

Amara provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

GI Bill®

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total program duration is 25 weeks.

The program 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 program 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 Amara.

Some Amara programs may have certain restrictions depending on your state or region. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us at (443) 900-3027 or email us at training@amaracareertraining.com and our team will be happy to assist you.

We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, PTCB, and by ASHP. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.

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