Pharmacy Technician
Online · Self-Paced · 130 Hours · Complete in 30 Days
Admission Requirement: All students enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician program must successfully pass a background check and a ten-panel drug test prior to beginning their externship. These requirements are standard for pharmacy employment and are necessary for externship placement at any approved pharmacy site.
Program Description
Our online Pharmacy Technician program is a 130-hour program. The program can be completed in just 30 days. The curriculum includes video lectures, demonstrations, and interactive online labs followed by a quiz. You have one year to complete the course online after your initial purchase date.
Once all your requirements and hours have been completed, you will be eligible to sit for the NHA ExCPT exam. Once completing your theory and lab hours, you are also eligible to complete an externship.
This externship is not required but rather provides you with a different route to becoming certified. Instead of taking the ExCPT exam, you can complete a 120-hour externship at a pharmacy of your choice. After completing your hours, you will then be eligible to apply for your license.
You can also take the exam and complete an externship — there are a few pathways, and Western Medical Training Center is dedicated to helping you find the best fit for you.
What is a Pharmacy Technician?
Pharmacy technicians are integral members of pharmacy teams, providing essential support to licensed pharmacists. Their duties encompass various tasks vital to the smooth functioning of a pharmacy. This includes assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and providing customer service by answering inquiries and processing refill requests. Additionally, they handle administrative responsibilities such as maintaining patient records, processing insurance claims, and managing paperwork associated with prescriptions. Pharmacy technicians may also be involved in compounding medications and utilizing pharmacy software systems for prescription management.
Where Can I Work?
Pharmacy technicians have a wide range of employment opportunities across different sectors of the healthcare industry.
Certification: NHA ExCPT
NHA (ExCPT): The National Healthcareer Association offers the ExCPT exam (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians). The ExCPT is nationally recognized and widely accepted by retail and hospital pharmacy employers. Exam fee: $125 (not covered by WMTC).
WMTC's curriculum is designed to prepare you fully for the ExCPT. Our team will support you in registering, preparing, and scheduling your exam.
On-Campus NHA Test Dates
Students must register at least 14 days prior to the test.
- April 29, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- May 26, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- July 28, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- August 25, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- September 22, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- October 27, 202610:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What's Included
- Immediate Access to Online Curriculum & Course Materials
- Lifetime Career Support
- Certificate Available Immediately After Completion
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid Social Security Card
- High School Diploma or GED
Payment Plan
- Non-Refundable Deposit$550
- Due within 30 days$550
- Total$1,100
Not Included
- •ExCPT national certification exam fee ($125)