With the introduction of so many new life-saving and life-enhancing medications, the pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly. Now is the time to become an eligible candidate in this growing field. Our Pharmacy Technician Diploma can help provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to seek an entry-level position.
Graduates of this program may perform general pharmaceutical duties such as reading physicians' orders and hospital charts; preparing medications for dispensing; keeping patients' medical profiles; maintaining inventory; generating billing; preparing third-party insurance forms; and preparing unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and sterile irrigations.
The program is also designed to help eligible students prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), sponsored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).*
Pharmacy Technician Program Features
Our in-depth curriculum can start you on the right track for an exciting career as a pharmacy technician by providing:
- Clinical and administrative course instruction
- Preparation assistance for certification exams
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
Students completing the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program may seek entry-level employment opportunities in:
- Hospital pharmacies
- Clinics
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Retail pharmacies
- Health maintenance organizations
* However, the Institute cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or Institute itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.