Online Pharmacy Technician
Certificate Program For New York Students
Our self-paced, online pharmacy technician program for New York 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
Our online Pharmacy Technician course provides New York students with comprehensive training in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, both written and oral, as well as fundamental human anatomy and physiology. The program equips graduates with the skills to perform essential mathematical functions and dosage calculations using metric, apothecary, and household measurement systems. These competencies prepare students for entry-level roles in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
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 New York
$42,000*
24,850*
28%*
Certification
Upon graduation from our pharmacy tech program for New York 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 New York
New York currently employs 19,480 pharmacy technicians.* There are thousands of pharmacy tech jobs open in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Queens), Buffalo, Rochester and many other cities in New York, 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.
New York Pharmacy Technician FAQs
How can I become a Pharmacy Technician in New York?
Meet Basic Requirements: Be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have no felony convictions.
Training Program: Complete a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) or similar. Our DEAC accredited program here at USCI can be completed in as little as 4 months.
Certification: Pass the PTCE exam or the ExCPT exam. We provide you will all the resources to pass these exams and cover the cost of the exam for you.
Apply for Registration: Register with the New York State Board of Pharmacy. Submit your application, proof of training, and certification.
On-the-Job Training: Gain experience under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. We offer students the opportunity to take advantage of an externship with Walgreens.
How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in New York?
Pharmacy Technicians in New York make on average $42,000* per year according to O*Net.
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