Pharmaceutical Technician Training in Nevada

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual Pharmaceutical Technician job openings exceeded 326,300 in 2008 and are expected to grow by 25% by 2018*. In the CCNN Pharmaceutical Technician training program, you'll gain basic knowledge and clinical skills that train you for an entry-level position in this high-demand field.

(Diploma program: 15 Months/60 Weeks)

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Your Pharmaceutical Technician training includes:

Dosage calculations
Compounding and sterile processing (including aseptic technique)
Medical billing with prescription drug plans
Basic 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 Technicians prepare 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 training! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual Pharmaceutical Technician job openings are expected to grow by 25% by 2018.*

*Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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