8790007 - Pharmacy Technician Professional (includes 160 hr. externship)
Course Description
The Pharmacy Technician program provides the highest level of training as defined by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The ASHP/ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) recognizes pharmacy technician training programs that meet their quality and compliance standards through formal accreditation.
To earn the ASHP/ACPE certification for Pharmacy Technician Professional, you’ll complete three online courses: Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, and Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices. Additionally, you will participate in a 160-hour Externship at a pharmacy, furthering your skills by applying what you’ve learned through the online pharmacy technician training program in a real-world environment.
The combination of MedCerts online courses and the 160-hour externship will prepare you to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and earn national recognition as a CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician). With your Certified Pharmacy Technician Professional training, you’ll be qualified for career opportunities like Pharmacy Technician, Oncology Technician, Infusion Technician, Pharmacy Technology Specialist, Compliance Specialist, Inpatient Technician, Pharmaceutical Sales and others.
Course Outline
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices ASHP
- Pharmacy Technician Externship
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
- Demonstrate correct processing of medication orders; preparation, storage, and distribution of medications
- Apply patient-safety and medication-safety practices, and identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials
- Prepare medications requiring sterile, non-sterile and chemotherapy compounding
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, and inventory management in the pharmacy
Notes
Disclaimers
This program is NOT approved for the long-term licensing of Pharmacy Technicians in the state of: WA. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Pass a background check
- Pass general education/math assessment