Online Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Online Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Earn Your Pharmacy Technician Certification and Make an Impact in Patient Care
Prepare for a meaningful career in healthcare with Purdue University’s online Pharmacy Technician Training Program. Designed for individuals seeking certification and career entry, this flexible program can be completed in a standard 16-week schedule, or less, to fit your lifestyle and learning goals. The self-paced format ensures you can start the course immediately. Plus, you can complete the program at an accelerated pace — as quickly as eight weeks.
With no prerequisites required, this program is open to anyone ready to pursue a role in pharmacy. Through comprehensive training, you’ll develop the essential knowledge and skills for safe and effective patient care.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®). The $860 program fee includes both the official PTCB® practice test and PTCE® exam fees, making this a streamlined path toward certification.
Start building your future in pharmacy today. Take your next step toward becoming a certified pharmacy technician.
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Module Spotlight
Learn more about the pharmacy technician profession, relevant laws and the various settings where technicians work in this module.
Develop skills in medication order processing and patient communication, with a focus on respiratory and cardiovascular medications. Learn how drugs interact in the body and how to process prescriptions efficiently.
Master nonsterile and sterile compounding techniques as well as aseptic methods. Learn about medications for mental health, pain and chronic conditions like diabetes. Enhance your calculation skills to ensure accurate prescription handling.
Focus on medication safety, pharmacy informatics and supply chain management. Explore gastrointestinal treatments and dietary supplements while learning to prevent medication errors and improve patient outcomes.
