Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Course Objective:
Description: The Pharmacy Technician program covers personal and interpersonal skills; foundational professional knowledge; processing and handling of medications and medication orders; sterile and non-sterile compounding; billing, reimbursement, and inventory management; patient and medication safety; technology and informatics; regulatory issues; and quality assurance. Pharmacy technicians support pharmacists in daily operations, interact professionally with customers, and ensure compliance with regulatory laws. Employment opportunities include hospital, retail, clinic, home health care, and mail-order pharmacies, as well as pharmaceutical companies.
Competencies to be achieved: Prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile, non-sterile, and chemotherapy/hazardous products. Demonstrate knowledge in relevant scientific areas, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology. Assist pharmacists in preparing, storing, and distributing medications requiring special handling and documentation (e.g., controlled substances, immunizations, chemotherapy, investigational drugs, or drugs with Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies [REMS]). Apply quality assurance practices to pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, devices, and supplies. Explain procedures and communication channels to follow in the event of a product recall, shortage, medication error, or other critical issue
2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $ 4500
3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): All material is online - no physical books required
4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Laptop or Computer
5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Lori Brow
lorib@medcertify.com
(502) 909-0316
6. Direct Website link to the program: https://medcertify.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pharmacy-Technician-1.pdf
7. Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Other requirements needed: High School Diploma
8. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://medcertify.com/cancellation-refund-policy/
9. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: YES
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: PTCB
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: NO
Career Pathway:
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other
industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): YES - PTCB is recognized within the United States
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: NO
Accrediting Agency and link to website: NA
10. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 80%
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
18
Hours
180
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA
Consumer
MYCAA
Army Ignited
Refund Policy
Administrative fee of $400 will be deducted from the refund amount. All refunds will be made within 30 days of the receipt of electronic submission. Refunds will be calculated as follows: Orientation through Week 2- 75% refund, Week 3 through Week 4- 50% refund, Week 5 through Week 6- 25%, No refunds after Week 6.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Testing/Exam Fees
$200.00 One certification attempt is included in tuition
In-State Tuition
$4,000.00
Other Fees
$300.00 Program Access Fee - Cengage and LMS
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,500.00
