
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Programs – 100% Online
Join our Pharmacy Technician Training Program and accelerate your path to becoming a professional in as few as 25 weeks! Sign up with the CCI Training Center today!
Next starting date for the program: June 16th, 2025
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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.
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.
MED04 Anatomy & Physiology
With this course, students will gain insight into basic anatomy and physiology, emphasizing how body structure and function relate to healthcare procedures.
PHAR01 Fundamentals of Pharmacy
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.
PHAR02 Pharmacy Calculations
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.
PHAR03 Pharmacology
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.
PHAR04 Community Pharmacy Practice
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.
PHAR05 Institutional Pharmacy Practice
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.
PHAR06 Inventory & Insurance
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.
PHAR07 Certification Review
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.
CDV01 Career Development
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.
EXT03 Externship
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.
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.
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.
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.
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