Pharmacy (PHRM)

Want to work in healthcare but not directly care for patients? Are you organized with a high level of attention to detail? The Pharmacy Technician certificate program from CT State will prepare you for a fulfilling and in-demand career as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacological services by distributing, stocking and assembling medication. They work under the supervision of registered pharmacists in home infusion, community, retail and mail-order pharmacies, as well as in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, large industrial complexes or as pharmacy benefit managers. This comprehensive, fully online course will prepare you to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Textbook and PTCB exam fee are included in the price of this course. This national certification program enables pharmacy technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to provide safe and effective patient care and service. Students who complete this program successfully will receive national certification.

Gain hands-on experience and practical skills through a pharmacy technician internship, preparing for a role in pharmaceutical settings.