RX 3000

Pharmacy Technician Professional

Online Certification Training

Gain the practical skills to work in a pharmacy, process prescriptions and assist customers through this ASHP/ACPE Accredited program. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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Issuing Authorities

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. 


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

Watch our Pharmacy Technician Professional Program Sneak Peek!

MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.

Is Pharmacy Technician Training Right For You?

This fun, online quiz takes just 3 minutes to complete and provides you with a personalized report to find out if short-term online career training is right for you. The report identifies your strengths and social style, plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

Pharmacy Technician Professional Online Training

MedCerts Tuition Advantage

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

$

346

Payment Plans for Every Student

Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

Total Tuition

$

4,000

Pay in Full

The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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Discover your eligibility without a credit check.
The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What does a Pharmacy Technician Professional do?

Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and private practices depend on the expertise of certified pharmacy technicians for the preparation & distribution of accurate prescription medication and the delivery of exceptional customer care. You’ll act as the pharmacist’s right hand and assist with everything from processing prescription requests from patients and doctors, handling insurance claim forms, properly labeling medications and more.

126,783

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Pharmacy Technician Professionals will see available jobs grow 11.8% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

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Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)

MedCerts 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.

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  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
  2. Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
  3. Demonstrate correct processing of medication orders; preparation, storage, and distribution of medications
  4. Apply patient-safety and medication-safety practices, and identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials
  5. Prepare medications requiring sterile, non-sterile and chemotherapy compounding
  6. Apply knowledge of pharmacology, Medication Therapy Management, and inventory management in the pharmacy

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  4. Pass general education/math assessment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. Textbooks: RX-3000 Student Workbook and Simulation Manual
  3. Simulation Kit
  4. eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
  5. Competency assessments
  6. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CPhT

Online CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification Course

Pharmacy Technician Professional (ASHP/ACPE)

Job Opportunities

Compounding Specialist (Compounding pharmacy tech)

$24,000 – $55,000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Pharmacy Assistant

$21,000 – $95,000

Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Pharmacy Technician

$19,000 – $49,000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. In compliance with ASHP accreditation requirements, the average PTCB/PTCE exam pass rate for MedCerts’ Pharmacy Technician program was 45% from 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2022. In 2023 (01/2023 – 4/23/2023), our average exam pass rate was 59%.
  2. 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.

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 program 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:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

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.

*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.

Pharmacy Technician Professional