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Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Programs – 100% Online

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At a Glance: Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Fast-track vocational training

Become a certified pharmacy technician in as little as 6 months

No prior experience is necessary

Get fully prepared for a career as a skilled pharmacy technician with our innovative online course. It not only equips you for an entry-level position but also includes a crucial certification review class designed to prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB or ExCPT).

Upon completion of our Pharmacy Technician Training Program, you will master vital skills such as:

  • Verifying, filling, & managing prescriptions with precision
  • Preparing medications
  • Labeling & selecting containers
  • Compounding & preparation of sterile products
  • Inventory, pricing, & billing procedures
  • Institutional pharmacy & pharmacy calculations

What truly sets us apart is our experienced instructors, who bring real-world expertise to the class, ensuring you gain practical, job-ready skills.

At CCI Training Center, our industry-tailored curriculum doesn’t just train you, it equips you with the skills, support, and confidence to truly stand out in the medical field.

For more insights into this profession, explore the past, present, and future of pharmacy technicians.

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What Courses Does the Pharmacy Technician Training Program Offer?

These courses are designed to provide a well-rounded education, preparing you for success in the dynamic field of IT support.

MED01 Computer Fundamentals

In this introductory course, students will learn how to use computers in business settings. They will gain experience creating documents, forms, and letters in Microsoft Word and spreadsheets in Excel. The course also includes lessons on printing, basic internet research, and mastering essential digital tools effectively.

With this course, students will gain insight into basic anatomy and physiology, emphasizing how body structure and function relate to healthcare procedures.

In this course, students will learn the basic rules and regulations associated with pharmacy, covering the details of community-based and health-system-based operations, inventory management, and introduction to compounding and preparation of sterile products.

They’ll also learn how to read prescriptions and medication orders in the hospital pharmacy setting.

This course equips students with pharmaceutical mathematics skills, including reading, interpreting, and solving calculation problems encountered in the preparation and distribution of drugs. It also amplifies a student’s ability to use percentages, dilutions and concentration, mill equivalents, units, and intravenous flow rates, as well as solve dosage problems.

Students will grasp the basics of therapeutic agents, their effects on the human body, and their role in disease management. Apart from learning the administration of drugs to pediatric, neonatal, and geriatric patients, this course will also provide information on drug dosages, side effects, interactions, toxicities, and incompatibilities.

This course covers not only prescription processing and preparation but also emphasizes pharmacy operations, workflow, and management. Additionally, it also allows students to master aspects like over-the-counter medications, complementary medicine, alternative therapies, and herbal remedies.

In this course, students will learn about hospital types, pharmacy standards, hospital procedures and orders, institutional pharmacy operations, and ways to communicate with the nursing staff.

This course will guide students through types of private insurance, group insurance, and government-managed insurance programs. Apart from this, it also provides valuable insights on pharmacy billing, inventory management, formulary drugs, generic versus trade name drugs, and drug utilization evaluation.

This course covers all the activities and responsibilities that a pharmacy technician may perform as part of his/her job. It will cover PTCB’s nine knowledge domains for pharmacy technicians and assess students’ skills in both pre- and post-subject matter evaluations.

With this course, students can develop and plan for their career advancement. They will master skills, including resume writing, interviewing, networking, effective communication, managing time effectively, and use of internet-based websites in the job search. One-on-one mock interviews will also be conducted.

After completing the program, students will participate in an externship at an approved medical facility. This opportunity provides practical experience working in the medical environment, allowing them to apply learned skills under the supervision of trained professionals and certified instructors.

NOTE: While our program thoroughly prepares students for the Pharmacy Certification Exam (PTCB or ExCPT), getting officially certified requires them to sit for and pass the mandatory industry certification exam.

Why Choose Our Online Certified Pharmacy Technician Programs?

100% Online Programs

Giving you the flexibility to get training even if you work or have other responsibilities.

National Accreditation

Our course is accredited by ACCET and PTCB.

Expert Tutors

Our online classes are led by experienced instructors, offering practical training & industry insights.

Small Class Size

Allows students to collaborate closely with classmates and gain hands-on experience.

Weekly Live Lectures

So that students can ask questions, discuss, and gain better insights to prepare confidently.

Career Planning

Our team helps with job placement assistance and provides career support even after you complete the course.

Financial Aid

CCI Training Center offers several financial aid options (Pell grants and low-interest loans) to help you fund your career training, including Federal Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Texas Workforce (WIOA) Funding.

Pharmacy Tech Certification and Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the training course and passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB or ExCPT), you can build a career in diverse medical settings such as:

  • Retail pharmacies
  • Medical offices
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Labor
  • Companies providing services to medical establishments

Median Salary: $43,460/year | Number of Jobs: 463900 | Job Growth: 7%
By the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician

While specific requirements can vary by state and employer, the general steps to becoming a qualified pharmacy technician typically include:
High School Diploma or GED

  • Complete a Training Program
  • Pass a National Certification Exam (PTCB or ExCPT)
  • Pass a Criminal Background Check
  • Meet State-Specific Requirements

Still unsure? Here’s a complete guide on how to become a pharmacy technician.

Student Success Stories: Pharmacy Technician Training Program

We strive to offer the best online pharmacy technician training program. Here’s what our successful graduates have to say about their experience with CCI Training Center:

I just finished the computer and network administration program. I feel good about completing the program. I feel like it was one of the best things that i’ve accomplished since i moved to texas the thing i like the best is that when i first came to CCI I didn’t know like i know i wanted to learn more about computers but i didn’t like know like exactly what i wanted to do so this experience with CCI helped in different tracks a lot.

NatashaHealthcare Graduate Medical Billing and Coding Program

Well CCI pharmacy tech program made me interested in joining it because it was something quick and available at first i was looking for a job like a quick job but at the workforce center they had called me to the desk my caseworker he called me to the desk and he advertised to me that they had this program so i checked it out and it was convenient it was a well-paying trade job which was something i was looking for my experience.

DawaylusGraduate, Pharmacy Technician Training Program

I just finished the computer and network administration program. I feel good about completing the program. I feel like it was one of the best things that i’ve accomplished since i moved to texas the thing i like the best is that when i first came to CCI I didn’t know like i know i wanted to learn more about computers but i didn’t like know like exactly what i wanted to do so this experience with CCI helped in different tracks a lot.

KhadijahIT Graduate, CNA Program

I just recently completed the mma program at CCI training. I feel like I accomplished something that I really wanted to do for a long time. I like the experience that I had here at CCI training, the hands-on experience that I received when I was doing my labs and the instructor Mr Marion is very good at instructing us how to do our lab work and stuff. Right now I’m currently working at the externship site.

JoseHealthcare Graduate, Medical Assistant Program

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician?

Becoming a pharmacy technician requires earning a high school diploma or GED, and most states require the successful completion of a pharmacy technician exam. Completion of a formal training program such as the Certified Pharmacy Technician program offered at CCI is often a pre-requisite.

Yes. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Program is a 100% online program you can take from anywhere in the United States.

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Yes, the Pharmacy Technician Training program at CCI Training Center is a 100% online and led by an Instructor which means you can start working towards a new career as Pharmacy Technician from the comforts of your home.

The need for Pharmacy Technicians is extremely high. And, with pharmacies now located in supermarkets, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other locations, there are more job opportunities than ever before.

CCI Training Center pharmacy technician students gain the knowledge required to:

  • Operate the equipment used in the preparation of prescription medicines, including capsules, creams, solutions, and coloring/flavoring.
  • Learn how to properly handle supplies such as needles, fillers, and syringes.
  • Process prescription requests from patients and doctors’ offices.
  • Measure medication amounts accurately.
  • Package and label prescriptions for patients, hospital staff, doctors, etc.
  • Establish and maintain records relating to patients’ prescriptions.
  • Take payments for prescriptions and process insurance claims.
  • Assist with the pharmacy’s inventory.
  • Participate in an externship that is designed to help students put their skills to the test in a real-world work environment and build a network of valuable contacts.
  • Sit for pharmacy technician certification exams.

There is work for pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings. You can find them at your local retail pharmacy, of course, but there are also pharmacy technician roles in:

  • Compounding pharmacies
  • Mail-order pharmacies
  • Public and private hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Mental health facilities
  • Prison medical centers
  • Military medical facilities

The many different places you can work means that no matter where you are, there is likely a need for a pharmacy technician, and not only in the normal places you might think of.

Pharmacy technicians need to have a variety of skills, including the ability to memorize and learn medication names, strong attention to detail, strong customer services skills, and an understanding of the technology used by pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians need to be very reliable.

Computer Fundamentals: Students will receive introductory training in business computer fundamentals, including how to use Microsoft Word to write letters, create forms, and format documents, how to print documents, conduct basic Internet research, and effectively use various Microsoft browser tools. Students also learn the fundamentals of creating and formatting spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Computers in the Pharmacy: Students learn and practice using a common pharmacy management software application. In addition, students will practice entering patient information, prescriptions, nursing home data, running reports, tracking inventory, and label printing and application.

Education and career training is one of the most valuable investments you can make, and it can help you pursue a new career. CCI Training Center understands this, so we offer several financial aid options that can help you fund your career training.

These options include federal financial aid (Pell grants and low-interest loans). A dedicated representative from our Financial Aid department will assist you in determining all options available and help design a Financial Plan that works for you. Exit counseling for student borrowers is also completed with each graduate

At CCI pharmacy tech school, our pharmacy tech online certification program takes as little as 25 weeks of online pharmacy tech training classes.

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CCI Training Center is proud to have completed 40 years in service.