Develop the skills you need to work under a registered

pharmacist. Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician

Certification Exam (PTCE) and become a Certified

Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Topics include history of

pharmacy practice, law and ethics, basic math skills,

medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading

and interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by

generic and brand names. You will also study dosage

calculations and conversions, IV flow rates, drug

compounding, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory

control and billing, and reimbursement. To help you

build professional relationships and navigate challenges on the job

more efficiently, you will discuss effective

communication, team building, time management and

critical thinking skills.