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Pharmacy Technician Preparation
What you'll learn
Play a crucial role in assisting pharmacists in various tasks related to medication dispensing and patient care with this Pharmacy Technician Preparation microcredential. This microcredential pairs work in the classroom and laboratory with a series of clinical rotations at local hospitals and pharmacies. You will gain essential skills, knowledge and experience in dispensing new prescriptions and refilling prescription orders, packing and labeling prescriptions, preparing sterile and nonsterile compounded medications, tracking medication inventory, and processing insurance claims. The role of the pharmacy technician under the supervision of a pharmacist has been expanded in recent years to include medication reconciliation, screening for medication allergies and immunization administration. If you like working as part of a team to care for patients and enjoy customer service, this microcredential is a great fit for you. Successful completion of this microcredential is designed to prepare you for success on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) CPhT certification exam as well as licensure by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to immediately apply for pharmacy technician positions.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Co-Chair and Clinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Assistant Director, Skills Education and Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Assistant Dean of Experiential Education, Clinical Associate Professor
Experiential Specialist, Experiential Education
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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