Become a Respected
Pharmacy Technician

Start a Career Contributing to the Health & Safety
of the Community in as Little as 7 Months!

• Full & Part Time Programs Available
• Earn your National Certification
• FLEX-TRAIN - Work at your own pace - customize the program to fit your life

Pharmacy Technicians, sometimes known as Pharmacy Assistants, are important members of the medical community, assisting Pharmacists to dispense medication and other healthcare products to patients. In this position you'll act as a lifeline to those who are in pain, acutely or chronically injured or ill, and those who face other health issues such as allergies.

If you're interested in the medical field, but aren't looking to spend years in school, a career as a respected Pharmacy Technician could be an excellent option for you.

Healthy Employment Prospects for New Pharmacy Technicians

"Employment of Pharmacy Technicians and Aides is expected to increase by 25% from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations."

- U.S. Bureau of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-11, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides

As with all jobs in the healthcare field these days, job prospects for Pharmacy Technicians will be positively affected by an aging population and advances in science. The increased number of middle-aged and elderly people - who tend to require more prescription drugs than younger people, as well as an increase in the number and types of medications that are available, will increase the demand for quality, trained Pharmacy Technicians.

That means good job prospects for new professionals entering the Pharmaceutical field. According to labour statistics, "job opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians are expected to be good, especially for those with, formal training, or certification."

Duties of a Pharmacy Technician

Take a look below at some of the typical duties of a Pharmacy Tech:

• Read and Dispense Prescriptions
• Prepare Compounds
• Use Pharmacy Computer Software
• Order Pharmaceuticals
• Maintain Inventory
• Request Prescription Refills
• Verify All Prescription Information
• Interact with patients and customers

Pharmacy Techs works under the supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist.

Career Opportunities

The Pharmacy Technician Course and Training Program teach the skills needed to gain employment as a Pharmacy Tech in either the hospital or retail setting. As a professional Pharmacy Tech you'll work in dynamic, often fast-paced environments.

Becoming a Confident Pharmaceutical Professional

As a graduate of this program, you'll enter the professional world with self-confidence, secure in the knowledge that you have the necessary skills to serve your patients and impress employers. In this program you'll learn important medical services and skills, including:

• Legal Aspects
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology for Technicians
• Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Tech
• Pharmacy Calculations for Pharm. Tech
• Professional Development for Allied Health
• The Microcomputer and its Applications
• Business Writing

As a graduate of this program, you'll be fully prepared to achieve National Certification. National Certification is recognized throughout the industry and lets employers know how capable you are.

Full & Part-Time Schedule Options - Choose the Program that Works Best for You

Course Delivery

Everyone learns differently. NTI's exclusive "FLEX-TRAIN" was designed to address each student's individual learning style and rate. Our unique blended learning format was created especially for adult learners, and offers a high degree of flexibility. This innovative and successful approach sets NTI apart from other schools.

Our programs allow you to progress through the material with the aid of one-on-one instruction, multimedia software, interactive courseware, and measurement testing. And because our learning model is so flexible, NTI students can match their training schedule to the demands of their personal lives.

Find Out More...

For more information on this career and to explore whether training as a professional Pharmacy Technician at Northeast Technical Institute is right for you, fill out the form on the side of this page to receive free career and program information right away.

To speak to a friendly and knowledgeable NTI Career Advisor, call us at 1‑800‑447‑1151. Ask about coming in for a free tour of the campus nearest you. See for yourself what career training from NTI is all about, and how this could be the change you've been looking for.

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