Pharmacy Technician

Learn to process prescriptions, manage inventory, and measure medications accurately. Prepares you for the NHA ExCPT certification and entry-level pharmacy work. Certifying Entity: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Description

Pharmacy Technicians work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist. Their main responsibility is filling prescriptions according to doctors orders. Pharmacy Technicians prepare medications for dispensing to patients. This generally includes retrieving drugs in the correct dosage form and strength, measuring the appropriate amount of drug and producing a prescription label. Students will learn pharmaceutical terminology as well as methods of patient communication and education. Upon completion of the course students will test to earn their Pharmacy Technician Certificate (CPhT).

Prerequisites

None

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