Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Online Certification Course

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Pharmacy Technician - Cleveland State University
Fast Certification

Fast Certification

While some medical programs can stretch over two years, with this program you can finish in as little as 2 months.

Externship Opportunities

Externship Opportunities

We arrange a volunteer externship for you at one of our partner organizations, providing firsthand medical assistant experience.

Get a Great Job with Our Course

Get a Great Job with Our Course

When you sign up for our course, you pick the best path to get your future job in healthcare.


 

Empowering Student Success

Our online pharmacy technician program at Cleveland State University provides a comprehensive curriculum designed by experts to meet employer expectations.

 
 

What You'll Learn:

  • Define the difference between retail and hospital pharmacy settings

  • Interpret physician orders and prescriptions

  • Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and common abbreviations

  • Recognize the importance of confidentiality of all patient information

  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations

  • Communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals

  • Ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations

  • And much more!

Pharmacy Technician
 
University Certificate

UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE

Get A Certification from A University You Trust

Unlike other programs, you’ll have the confidence that comes from Cleveland State University, a community dedicated to student success.

Be Ready For Certification

 
PTCB

Pharmacy Technician

This PTCB-backed program preps you for the certification exam. Pass it, and you're a CPhT. You can then add "CPhT" to your resume, showing your new qualification!
 

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CAREER & RESUME SUPPORT

CAREER & RESUME SUPPORT

As part of our program, you'll have entry to our career platform. Plus, you'll receive help with your resume.

24/7 LEARNER SUPPORT

24/7 LEARNER SUPPORT

Our committed course advisors will be there for you whenever you need guidance or support.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Get to know the pharmacy technician profession, as well as what makes the online certification such a great choice.

89% of pharmacy technician employers encourage or require certification for the job. Our pharmacy technician certification is your opportunity to get the skills and confidence that will stand out on the job market.
The demand for medical assistants throughout the healthcare industry is projected to grow by 16% through 2031, which is more than three times faster than the average of all U.S. jobs.
Medical assistants earn a median salary of $37,190 per year (around $18/hr). With experience, medical assistants can earn over $48,000 per year.
Becoming a certified medical assistant is a great first step into the healthcare industry! You’ll be assisting doctors and nurses daily in a clinical environment, acquiring skills that are easily transferable to a career as a registered nurse or occupational assistant with further education.
Yes! As you get close to finishing the program, we’ll reach out to try and coordinate a volunteer externship at one of our healthcare employer partners. You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience by putting your newfound skills into action.
No! We’ll provide everything you’ll need for the class after you enroll at no extra cost.
The only requirement is that you have, or are currently pursuing, your GED/high school diploma. We’ve designed this program to get you enrolled and learning as fast as possible!
All online certification classes are offered in an interactive, mobile-ready learning platform where you’ll have 24/7 support from our team of subject matter experts. You’ll have access to video lesson presentations, self-paced assignments, and collaborative discussion threads with your peers and instructors.
As soon as you enroll! After you’ve paid your initial tuition cost our enrollment specialists will reach out to walk you through the steps needed to access your online learning environment.

Transform your career.

Transform your life.

Make this the year you start in the medical industry.

Transform your career