Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)
Gain the practical skills to work in a pharmacy, process prescriptions and assist customers through ASHP/ACPE certified program.
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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: AR, LA, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WA, WI
Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.
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at Your Healthcare Organization?
As a registered apprenticeship intermediary with the Department of Labor, we handle the heavy lifting, certification training and apprenticeship paperwork.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
291
Grants Available to Help With
Apprentice participants are promoted to full employees and regular pay rates when they complete their programs.
TRAINING COSTS
$
5,000
At Time of Student Enrollment
MedCerts handles all intermediary responsibilities, paperwork and administrative tasks so the organization doesn’t have to.
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What Does a Pharmacy Technician Professional Do?
166,927
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPPA/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
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional .
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Pass general education/math assessment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: RX-3000 Student Workbook
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- RX3000 Simulation Manual and Kit
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Eligible Certifications
Pharmacy Technician Professional Apprenticeship
Job Opportunities
$24,000 – $55,000
Estimated Salary
Career Potential
$21,000 – $95,000
Estimated Salary
Entry-Level
$19,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- This program requires active employer participation, and thus is not available to all who seek it.
- This program is NOT available for long-term licensing in the state of WA. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
- This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
