HI 2100

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Online Certification Training

Learn the essential skills of handling medications and assisting in a pharmacy environment.

How Our

Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Program Works

16 Weeks
Program Length

Military Benefits

Your career awaits you

MedCerts is a Military Friendly School dedicated to providing service members and their families access to higher education and high demand, portable career opportunities.

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MyCAA Grant.

No-Cost Career Training.

If you are the spouse of an Active Duty Service Member, you may be eligible for up to $4,000 of financial assistance from the Department of Defense – distributed in increments of up to $2,000 per fiscal year. This scholarship grant encourages spouses of military personnel to pursue education, training, licenses, certificates and degrees leading to employment in portable career fields. MedCerts offers MyCAA-approved programs, all of which can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Our certification programs lead to jobs that are in-demand and portable, both of which are important to military families.

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Military COOL & Credentialing Assistance

Prepare for your Future.

MedCerts is an approved provider of the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance (CA) Programs. This grant funding is designed to augment your skills, prepare for advancements, as well as help transition into civilian careers through credential training. Our CA enrollment team is made up entirely of Military Vets to help you choose a program that’s right for you.

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The journey starts with you.

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We’ve helped over 10,000 military students earn the qualifications they need to start a new career. We’re here for your success.

Why MedCerts?

Military Focused Since 2009

We’ve helped over 10,000 military students earn the qualifications they need to start a new career. We’re here for your success.

Fully Online

Access online textbooks, video instruction, workbooks and course schedules – wherever you are now…and wherever you might be tomorrow. 

Flexible

You have access to your online program and resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work on your schedule. 

One-on-One Support

You’ll have a personalized enrollment counselor and student advisor for guidance throughout your program.

Job Placement Support

After certification, MedCerts provides career tools including resume writing, interview prep and job placement support.

All Included Pricing

MedCerts covers the cost of national certification exams, books and other materials to make sure your education is at no cost to you.

Short Term

With most programs ranging from 3 to 6 months, you can be certified and in a new career faster than traditional schools and training programs.

$
30,851
k*
Average Starting Salary
6.8%
Estimated Job Growth

Program Overview

Certification earned

ExCPT
Certified Pharmacy Technician
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Specialist Do?

Certified Pharmacy Technicians play vital roles in the healthcare system. In the past, technicians were looked upon as people behind the counter who fill prescriptions and count pills. With the evolving and expanded role the pharmacy technician plays, your professional services will ensure that patients receive the best health care outcomes and obtain the best results from their medications.

  1. Receive and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from doctors’ offices
  2. Accurately count, weigh, pour and mix medications
  3. Prepare accurate prescription labels and package prescriptions
  4. Prepare and process insurance claim forms and manage inventory

What You’ll Learn – HI 2100 Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Certified Pharmacy Technicians play vital roles in the healthcare system. In the past, technicians were looked upon as people behind the counter who fill prescriptions and count pills. With the evolving and expanded role the pharmacy technician plays, your professional services will ensure that patients receive the best health care outcomes and obtain the best results from their medications.

This 16-week online Pharmacy Technician certification program provides comprehensive training in the areas of Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, and Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices.

The Pharmacy Technician Certification program is designed to equip you with the knowledge required to take the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

* This is a Certification Preparation program and DOES NOT contain all required components of an ASHP-Accredited program, specifically the simulation/lab component and a required externship. Learn about our accredited RX-3000 program here.

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Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. 

These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard. Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs

Program Details

Program Courses
  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment
  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

Career Outlook

Pharmacy Technician Specialist
Job Opportunities

Compounding Specialist (Compounding pharmacy tech)
$24,000 – $55,000
Average Earning Potential
Pharmacy Assistant
$21000 – $95000
Average Earning Potential
Pharmacy Technician
$19,000 – $49,000
Average Earning Potential
166,927
Entry level job
openings in the US
6.8%
Job growth over the next 10 years
$
30,851
Average earning
potential
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Tuition Cost

Pharmacy Technician Specialist Training Online

Exam Fee Included!
Total Program Cost
$
3,000
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
260
  • Interest rates from 0-12%

Active Duty Military Grants

MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.

Military Spouse Grants

Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year. 

Workforce Grants

MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.

The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

FAQs

Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Pharmacy Technician Specialist