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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Credential
Overview
- Prepare students to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.
- Pharmacy medical terminology, calculations, and measurements.
- Pharmacy practice in multiple environments.
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions.
- Dispensing prescriptions, inventory control, billing, and reimbursement.
Types of Jobs: Pharmacy Technician.
Prerequisite: 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.
Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 80 hours of in-person classroom instruction and hands-on lab.
Leading Industry Employers: Walgreens, CVS, Hy-Vee, Walmart, any pharmacy.
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