Pharmaceutical Technician

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others and join the in-demand healthcare career field as a Pharmaceutical Technician? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual Pharmaceutical Technician job openings exceeded 334,400 in 2010 and are expected to grow by 32% by 2018*. Through the CCNN Pharmaceutical Technician Diploma Program, you'll gain the knowledge and clinical skills you need to enter into an entry-level position in this high-demand field.

(Diploma program: 15 Months/60 Weeks)

Your Pharmaceutical Technician training includes:

Dosage calculations

Compounding and sterile processing (including aseptic technique)

Medical billing with prescription drug plans

Computer skills

Upon completion of this pharmaceutical technician diploma program, you'll be eligible to take the PTCB certification examination.

What's a Pharmaceutical Technician?

Pharmaceutical Technician skills include preparing medications under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. Job duties include:

Measuring, counting and calculating amounts of medication dosages

Receiving and generating labels of prescription medications

Processing refill requests

Verifying patient information is complete and accurate

Compounding of hospital medications, topical medications and veterinarian medications

Pharmaceutical Technicians perform precise work where details make a huge difference in a patient's health. Achieving accuracy, even in stressful or emergency situations, is critical.

Now is a great time to start your Pharmaceutical Technician training! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are expected to be 108,300 new jobs for Pharmaceutical Technicians by 2018.*

Start training for your career as a Pharmaceutical Technician today!

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the Pharmaceutical Technician Training program and other important information, please click here.

*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics February, 2013

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