Pharmacy Technician Professional Certification Training Program—Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Salaries can range from $32,000 to $57,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
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 MedCerts. 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 MedCerts 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.
Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examinations.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
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 MedCerts.
Some MedCerts 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.
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.
