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The Pharmacy Technician program is designed for you to prepare to work as a pharmacy technician in hospitals, clinics or local pharmacies. Complete required courses to be eligible to sit for the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy exam and the National Certification Program for Pharmacy Technicians (PTCB). Entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician in Virginia requires one of the two certifications. You are encouraged to seek internships or work experience while completing coursework to further employment opportunities.
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Certificates Details


Classes offered: 6
Classes required for completion: 6
Mandatory Classes: 6
Classes in this Certificates may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Certificates

Study pharmacology through a systems approach, focusing the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and cardiovascular systems. Note: Because the courses con ......(more)
Study pharmacology through a systems approach, focusing on the lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems.  Not ......(more)
Review fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, weights, metric measures (apothecary and household), dose calculations, and IV flow rates as appli ......(more)
Explore the professional roles and responsibilities in a pharmacy.  Learn to manage information in pharmaceutical records systems, maintain drug inventory, ......(more)
Pharmacy Technician Certificate course for approved WCG credential.
Prepare for the National Certification Program for Pharmacy Technicians.  Review study guide and self assessment provided by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy ......(more)