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The Pharmacy Technology Certificate program at Carrington College is designed for those seeking to enter the healthcare field as pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive program prepares you for a successful career in pharmacy settings, providing the essential skills needed to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations.

Program Overview

  • Online Courses: Most coursework is offered online, providing flexibility for students. The only in-person component is the externship completed at an approved healthcare setting.

  • Certification: Graduates can take either the National Healthcare Association (NHA) EXCPT exam or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) CPhT exam. Carrington College provides the necessary knowledge and preparation for these certifications, although it does not ensure that students will pass the exams or achieve certification.

Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Financial aid

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Organization

Carrington College - Online

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at http://www.accjc.org/

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