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Inside Look: ASHP Pharmacy Technician Program
Next time you go into a pharmacy, take a look around. There’s more than just a pharmacist in the back mixing up meds.
Without the help of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists would have a hard time filling all the prescription requests efficiently. Each day, these technicians help pharmacists get medication to customers and health professionals in a timely manner.
Sound interesting? Here’s some insight into our 36-week pharmacy technician program:
MedCerts Pharmacy Technician Training Benefits
- ASHP Accredited - The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited the MedCerts Pharmacy Technician Program. This is the gold standard for the pharmacy technician industry.
- Sim Kit Included - To best learn, hands-on experience is a must. That’s why our ASHP pharmacy technician program includes a simulation kit. You’ll learn tasks like hazardous waste disposal, prescription processing, and sterile and non-sterile compounding — all from the comfort of your home.
- Flexibility - The program offers 100% online certification training with 24/7 access to video content and course curriculum.
- Respected network of partners - Get 160 hours of externship experience with one of our nationwide partners: Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, or other local employers.
- One-on-one support - You’ll always have mentoring support to lean on throughout the program when you have questions about course content.
High Demand for Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy technicians are key support staff in helping a pharmacy run smoothly. Pharmacies are busier than ever due to an increased need for prescription meds and an aging population.
Here’s a look at why you may want to consider this high-demand career:
- Job Security - With a faster than average job growth in this field, pharmacy techs will have job security and even more opportunities as the pharmaceutical industry grows.
- Solid Salary - Median annual wages for pharmacy technicians are about $31,750. The highest 10% earned nearly $47,000 annually in 2017.
- Work Settings Vary - You don’t have to just work in a typical chain pharmacy. You can work inside hospitals, big-box retailers, independent drug stores, and more.
Pharmacy Technician Training is Waiting
Ready to jump start your career in the pharmacy world? What are you waiting for? Enroll today in our ASHP Pharmacy Technician Program!
Want to learn more about being a pharmacy technician? Reach out to one of our experienced education consultants today!
Seraine Page is a freelance writer based out of Florida with over a decade of writing experience. As an award-winning journalist, she loves creating content to engage, educate, and entertain MedCerts readers.
Written July 19, 2019
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