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The healthcare industry is continuously growing and with an aging population, Pharmacy Technician Professionals are being called on to take on more and more duties. With a projected job growth of 7% over the next ten years and over 450,000 pharmacy technician jobs in the United States, there's no better time than now to take the first steps toward a fast-paced career. With a median salary of $40,300 in 2023,¹ you can start training for a rewarding position in the field with Penn Foster today! 

Additionally, earning your Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) certifications can help put you ahead of the competition. According to the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 83% of employers state that they would hire a candidate with nationally recognized certifications over someone without.²

CAREER SCHOOL

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The Pharmacy Technician program offered in the Penn Foster Career School provides an engaging education. This program will ultimately prepare students to take the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the NHA ExCPT exam, and gain entry level employment as a pharmacy technician. 

Grads of this program receive PTCE practice test ($29 value) and sponsorship to sit for the PTCE ($129 value). This 12 course program will help students begin their path toward becoming a pharmacy technician by way of:

Penn Foster College's online Pharmacy Technician Professional program is ASHP/ACPE accredited and is aligned with ASHP/ACPE standards to prepare graduates to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) exams.

Students will take 13 courses to help prepare them for their future career as a pharmacy technician. This is a specialized learning experience featuring:

Hands-On Activities

Interactive Exercises

Full Practice Kit

Faculty and Online Support

CVS or Walgreens Externship

Certification Prep

Faculty and Online Support

Self-Paced Program

Accredited

Dedicated Faculty

Relevant Coursework

Affordable Education

Penn Foster is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Learn at your own pace with no deadlines or due dates. Our flexible programs allow you to study anytime, anywhere.

Our experienced faculty members are here to help you through the program.

Course topics include information to help expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Low monthly payment options. Quality education that's affordable and accessible.

We're here to help you with low monthly payments. Get started today and take the first step towards a new career. There is no classroom needed — learn it all at home at a pace that's right for you.

Penn Foster Career School and College have both met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Important information regarding State Requirements

State boards may impose a variety of different requirements. These requirements vary from state to state. Before enrolling in the Penn Foster College Pharmacy Technician Professional program, you should contact the State Board of Pharmacy to obtain the requirements applicable to pharmacy technicians in your state. This is particularly important for residents of Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, Minnesota and Massachusetts.

Contact information for State Board of Pharmacy

Illicit drug use, criminal background checks, and immunization status may prevent future employment as a pharmacy technician. Externship sites, employers, and State Boards of Pharmacy have regulations about drug use and criminal backgrounds.

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¹Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Pharmacy Technicians." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed November 8th, 2024.

²National Health Career Association. “2024 Industry Outlook.” nhanow.com. January 22, 2024.