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Pharmacy Technician Training

Get qualified to work in a pharmacy

Train for a regionally in-demand job in the growing field of health and medicine! 

This is a workforce training program designed to get you in a job fast. 

Program Duration: 4-16 Weeks

 

You'll learn:

  • How to interpret physician orders and prescription doses plus common pharmaceutical terms
  • Ordering, stocking, packaging, and distributing medications
  • Understanding federal and state laws around medicine, including HIPAA
  • Processing insurance billing and payment collection

An 80 hour internship is also included in the coursework. 

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Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
16 weeks
Format
In-Person,
Online,

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After all your learning, you'll be prepared to sit the state certification exam, included in the cost of the program. 

Once you complete the CPhT certification, you'll be qualified to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the in-patient and out-patient hospital setting as well as being qualified for retail pharmacies. 

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Tap into a network of free support services that go far beyond the classroom.
 
 
 
 
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Don't forget your financial aid!

You can save thousands by starting your education here — especially when you compare OCC with traditional 4-year colleges.  And that's not all!  Our Financial Aid specialists can help you navigate the process of getting free aid to help pay for your education.
 

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