Penn Foster Career School offers an online diploma program that lets students work at their own pace while preparing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination. The curriculum teaches students to receive prescriptions, prepare medication and verify insurance information. Graduates receive a workbook to prepare for the national certification exam. Instructors are available by phone or email.
Penn Foster Career School
925 Oak St.
Scranton, PA 18515
888-427-1000
pennfoster.edu
Ashworth College's online pharmacy technician program allows students to earn a career diploma and graduate ready to enter the job market. Course topics include drug side effects, techniques for measuring and compounding medications and methods of calculating dosages. The program includes 15 online sessions that feature reading assignments, practice exercises and online exams. Online support is available for students throughout the course.
Ashworth College
430 Technology Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
800-957-5412
ashworthcollege.edu
Kaplan Continuing Education offers an online pharmacy technician certificate program. The curriculum trains students to be an effective link among patients, doctors and pharmacists. Subjects include medical and pharmacy terms, professional ethics, prescription preparation and community pharmacy practice. Instructors offer online support and students can complete the program within a year.
Kaplan Continuing Education
6301 Kaplan University Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
866-542-4042
kaplancontinuingeducation.com