Certified Pharmacy Technician
Introduction
Certified Pharmacy Technician is a Sept. 1-Nov. 30 program taught at Metropolitan Community College (NE), USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Five-month program) options.
The Certified Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Students study pharmacy medical terminology, calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions, and pharmacy practice in multiple environments.
Training includes dispensing prescriptions, inventory control, billing, and reimbursement. The credential requires 80 hours of in-person classroom instruction and hands-on lab within a five-month, in-person program.
The program prepares participants to work in pharmacies under the direction of a pharmacist and supports training for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential, recognized nationwide.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Certified Pharmacy Technician at Metropolitan Community College (NE) for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Metropolitan Community College (NE).
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Metropolitan Community College (NE) as pre-requiste for admission in Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Be 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have never been convicted of any non-alcohol, drug related misdemeanor or felony
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.mccneb.edu/programs/certified-pharmacy-technician
More Information
- Pharmacy Technician
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Hy-Vee
- Walmart
- any pharmacy
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.