The online Pharmacy Technician certification course from Adelphi University is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the pharmacy field. Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, and community pharmacies, under the supervision of registered pharmacists. This program prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam and covers essential topics such as pharmacy terminology, prescription interpretation, medication administration, pharmacology, and more.

Program Objectives:

Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to:

• Differentiate between retail and hospital pharmacy settings.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all pharmacy-related duties.
• Explain federal and state laws governing pharmacy practices.
• Interpret physician orders and prescriptions accurately.
• Prepare and administer medications following proper protocols.
• Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations.
• Explain the pharmacology of medications in relation to affected anatomy.
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately.
• Process insurance billing and collect payments.
• Manage pharmacy inventory efficiently.
• Discuss key milestones and leaders in the history of pharmacy practice.
• Recognize drugs listed in the current Top 200 Drug List, including brand and generic names, classifications, and uses.

Certification Opportunities:

Upon completion of the program, learners will have the option to pursue leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential for entry-level employment in the pharmacy field:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
• National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Pharmacy Technician Associate Certification (PTAC)

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity:

Learners who complete the program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company, agency, or organization aligned with the study area. This externship provides valuable hands-on experience, and an Externship Coordinator will assist learners in coordinating placement.

Note: Additional documentation, such as health records, immunizations, drug screenings, and criminal background checks, may be required by the externship facility.