How to Become a Pharmacy Tech

The field for Pharmacy Technicians has increased due to more and more retail and grocery stores providing pharmacy services. Jobs are available in many settings including hospitals, drug stores, grocery, club and some retail chain stores.

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Step1
Study mathmatics, health and life sciences in high school.


Step2
A Medical terminology Class is also helpful.


Step3
Complete a vocational,ROP,Technical or community college


Step4
certificate program for Pharmacy Technician, typically a


Step5
one year program.


Step6
Gain work experience as a Pharmacy Assistant, while completing your certificate.


Step7
Pharmacy Assistants usually have less complex


Step8
responsibilities than technicians and often serve as clerks, cashiers or stock shelves.


Step9
Experienced Assistants often have an easier time finding Technician jobs after graduation.


Step10
After completing your education certificate program, take the "National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam." This exam is voluntary, yet will formalize your education and allow employers to know you have a standardized


Step11
body of knowledge and skills. The passed exam will earn you the title,


Step12
"Certified Pharmacy Technician."


Step13
Keep up with your education and re-certify every two years by completing 10 contact hours of related Pharmacy education each year.

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How to Become a Pharmacy Technician

The field for Pharmacy Technicians has increased due to more retail and grocery stores providing pharmacy services. Jobs are available in many settings including hospitals, drug stores, grocery, club and some retail chain stores.



Step1
Study mathmatics, health and life sciences in high school.


Step2
Medical terminology is also helpful.


Step3
Complete a vocational, ROP, technical or community college certificate program for Pharmacy Technician, typically a 1-year program.


Step4
Gain work experience as a pharmacy assistant, while completing your certificate. Pharmacy assistants usually have less complex responsibilities than technicians. They often serve as clerks, cashiers or stock shelves. Experienced assistants often have as easier time finding technician jobs after graduation.


Step5
Take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam after graduating your certification program. This exam is voluntary, yet will formalize your education and allow employers to know you have a standardized body of knowledge and skills. The passed exam will earn you the title Certified Pharmacy Technician.


Step6
Keep up with your education and re-certify every two years by completing 10 contact hours of related pharmacy education each year.