Online Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
Program For Arizona Students
Our self-paced, online pharmacy technician program for Arizona residents is designed to prepare you for certification and a role as a pharmacy technician in as little as 4 months.
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
- $69/month
- 5-day money-back commitment
- DEAC Accredited
- 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
- Complete in 4-9 months, part-time
- One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
- Start learning today - no waiting period!
What You'll Learn
- Roles of a Pharmacy Technician
- Terminology and Body Systems
- Drug Actions and Interactions
- Pharmacy Operations and Drug Resources
- Dosage Forms, Prescriptions, Medication Orders
- Managing Inventory and Financial Management
- Pharmacy Calculations and Compounding
- Vaccines, Analgesics, Vitamins, Respiratory Agents
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Course Outline
Designed for students across Arizona, our online Pharmacy Technician course covers key topics such as pharmaceutical language, medical terminology, and foundational anatomy and physiology. Participants will also learn accurate medication calculation methods using multiple measurement systems. This training opens doors to beginning careers in retail pharmacies, medical centers, and other healthcare workplaces.
Quick Facts
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Lessons: 28
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Quizzes: 28
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Complete in as little as 4 months
What's Inside the Course
Beginner-Friendly Lessons
Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.
Engaging Curriculum
Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive exercises, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.
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Get instant access! · 5-day money-back commitment · $69/month
Pharmacy Technician Career
Outlook & Certification in Arizona
$45,260*
11,450*
23%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our pharmacy tech program for Arizona residents, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. U.S. Career Institute's certificate program prepares you to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Included with our course, we cover the cost of your certification exam, study guide and practice test – a $208 value!+
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Arizona
Arizona currently employs 9,330 pharmacy technicians.* There are hundreds of pharmacy tech jobs open in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, and many other cities in Arizona, according to Indeed.com. Pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies (such as CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, independent pharmacies, and certain grocery stores), hospitals and clinics, long term care facilities, mail-order pharmacies, military and government facilities, compounding pharmacies, along with other pharmaceutical industries working in research, manufacturing, or quality control of medications.
Walgreens® Pharmacy Technician Externship
Graduates are eligible to take advantage of an 80-hour Walgreens externship. The externship does not have an additional tuition cost, and is available to all graduates who meet the Walgreens Externship requirements. Even though the externship is optional, we encourage our graduates to take advantage of this great resource to get valuable hands-on experience. If you meet the requirements our graduate support team will help you set up the externship in your area!
Tuition & Financing
*Plus one-time $29 application charge..
**First payment includes $40 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.
Arizona Pharmacy Technician FAQs
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in Arizona
1. Ensure you’re at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
2. Enroll in a recognized pharmacy technician training program or gain equivalent practical experience. Our program here at USCI can be completed in 4 months.
3. Pass a certification exam, such as the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians).
4. Apply for registration through the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy website, completing all required forms and paying associated fees.
5. Complete fingerprinting and background checks as mandated by the Board.
6. Apply for jobs at pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Our career coaches will assist you in preparing your resume and can perform mock interviews.
How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Arizona?
Pharmacy Technicians in Arizona make on average $42,260* per year according to O*Net.
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