HI 2100
Pharmacy Technician Specialist
100% Online Certification Training
Learn the essential skills of handling medications and assisting in a pharmacy environment.
Certifications earned
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Specialist Do?
Certified Pharmacy Technicians are essential members of the healthcare team. In the past, they were often seen simply as individuals behind the counter filling prescriptions and counting pills. Today, with their expanding and evolving responsibilities, pharmacy technicians play a key role in ensuring patients achieve optimal health outcomes and benefit fully from their medications.
- Accept and handle prescription requests from patients as well as electronic submissions from doctors’ offices.
- Precisely measure, weigh, count, and compound medications.
- Create precise prescription labels and package medications accordingly.
- Complete and submit insurance claim forms while overseeing inventory management.
What You’ll Learn – HI 2100 Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Certified Pharmacy Technicians are integral to the healthcare system. In the past, they were primarily viewed as individuals behind the counter who filled prescriptions and counted pills. Today, with their expanded and evolving responsibilities, pharmacy technicians play a critical role in ensuring patients achieve the best possible health outcomes and maximize the benefits of their medications.
This 16-week online Pharmacy Technician Certification program offers in-depth training in Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology as well as Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices.
The program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge needed to take the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Note: This is a certification preparation program and does not include all required components of an ASHP-accredited program, such as the simulation/lab portion and mandatory externship.
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 1017 | Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices ASHP | 8 Weeks |
| Total Program Duration | 16 Weeks |
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Amara Covered Materials
- Expert-led video based training
- 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
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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: MedCerts’ Online Pharmacy Technician Certification Training Program
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
A Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory and providing customer service in various healthcare settings. They handle prescription processing, understand pharmacology and medication safety, perform dosage calculations and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
What is the Career Outlook for a Pharmacy Technician?
The career outlook for Pharmacy Technicians is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 6% over the next ten years.
How Do I Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician?
To become a Pharmacy Technician, you should complete a training program like the one offered by Amara, which prepares you for certification exams such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). After completing the program, graduates need to pass the certification exam and meet any additional state requirements, such as background checks.
What skills will I learn in your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program?
In the Amara online Pharmacy Technician certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:
- Human anatomy and medical terminology
- Pharmacy technician principles and practices
- Receiving and processing prescription requests
- Accurately counting, weighing, pouring and mixing medications
- 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.
What are the enrollment requirements for your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program?
The enrollment requirements include earning a High School Diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.
Do you offer scholarships for your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program?
Amara provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
How long is your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program?
The total program duration is 16 weeks.
How is your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program structured and taught?
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.
Do you offer certification exam prep or help for the Pharmacy Technician exam?
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
What’s included in your online Pharmacy Technician certification training program?
The program includes expert-led video-based training, an eBook (“The Pharmacy Technician”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by Amara.
Is your Pharmacy Technician certification training program valid nationwide?
Some Amara programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
Is your Pharmacy Technician certification training program accredited?
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, the NHA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.