Pharmacy Technician
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
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Jobs available locally 3,699 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $36,140 – $56,662 |
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
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Jobs available locally 346 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $36,664 – $49,691 |
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
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Jobs available locally 1,964 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $91,142 – $171,779 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Fully Online
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
NVC
What is the Pharmacy Technician program?
Alamo Community Colleges District - Continuing Education is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. With the CPhT credential, technicians demonstrate their knowledge and commitment in medication safety and effective patient care across pharmacy settings. Employers prefer, and many require, their pharmacy technicians to be PTCB CPhTs. Pharmacy technicians play an integral role in supporting pharmacists and providing safe and effective care to patients in community, hospital/health system, ambulatory care, military, compounding, online, veterinary, and other practice settings. Specific responsibilities will vary by the type of practice setting and the technician’s level of experience. In general, a pharmacy technician may take and review medication histories, enter prescription orders, package and label prescriptions & operate automated dispensing systems, maintain inventories, process insurance claims, and compound sterile preparations.
**Student Background Disclaimer:
- For knowing whether if they are eligible for licensure or certification before committing to a CE program, and
- Contacting the respective certification agency to find out if a conviction will prohibit them from being certified and able to work in the industry.
- Contacting legal counsel to discuss an existing criminal background prior to applying to Alamo Colleges District Continuing Education for guidance.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment346 Contact Hours 6 Months |
CertificationCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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Program Requirements CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist
Background Check (completed at www.precheck.com) and Drug Test
Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Have a high school diploma or GED
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
Tuition
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