What you will learn
• The federal and state laws that govern pharmacy, as well as the ethics of pharmacy practice
• HIPAA requirements and their application to pharmacy
• How to interpret physician orders and prescriptions
• Techniques required to order, stock, package, prepare, and distribute medications
• Definitions of medical and pharmaceutical terms and common abbreviations
• The pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected
• How to perform pharmaceutical calculations
• How to process insurance billing and collect payments
• How to communicate successfully with patients and medical professionals
How you will benefit
• After successfully completing your course, you'll receive access to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) practice tests to help you study for your certification exam
• Jump start your career towards working as a Pharmacy Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Health Technician/Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Records Clerk/Technician, or a Nursing Assistant
• You will get hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through an online lab module, applying what you've learned to fill mock prescriptions
• You will have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship
