Melissa Dunworth has been a pharmacy technician for over 13 years and has worked in retail, closed pharmacy, and training/education areas during her career. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and works as a Developmental Specialist in Early Intervention for children ages 0 to 3 years. She has been a certified pharmacy technician since 1997. Melissa is also registered with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.Betty Stahl holds a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University. Over the past several years, she has taught pharmacy technician programs at ASA College in New York City and ACT in Arlington, Virginia. Stahl has also worked as a pharmacist in independent and hospital settings.

If you're interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, this course is for you! No healthcare or medical office work experience is required.You should be proficient in keyboarding (approximately 35 words per minute), have a basic understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended), and have a command of English grammar and punctuation.You are encouraged to have a basic understanding of high school math including percent's and proportions at the algebra level. This course will provide a review of fractions and decimals, in addition to covering more advanced pharmacy equations.In order to sit for the national certification exam, you must complete a PTCB-Recognized Education program or have equivalent work experience; this course is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). To participate in the retail externships, you must apply and fulfill all state and local pharmacy requirements. This will include a background check and drug test. There is no guarantee for externship placement.Requirements:Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Chromebook, or Mac.SoftwareRequirements:Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.Software Requirements: PC: Windows 8 or later. Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.Other: Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.Instructional Material Requirements:The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment: The Pharmacy Technician: A Comprehensive Approach Pharmaceutical Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians Law and Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Fundamental Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Workbook Pharmacy Lab Kit with Manual (only available for residents of U.S./Canada; additional information available in the FAQs section)* Externship packet and lab coat provided upon acceptance into the Externship ProgramPlease Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.Please Note: Your Pharmacy Lab Kit with Manual will be sent separately from the rest of your materials and will be received within 3 months of enrollment.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.