Pharmacy Technician
Certificate
Next program start date
August 13, 2025
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
- Field Experience
Be on your way to becoming a crucial player in a growing healthcare field with our Pharmacy Technician program. Experienced instructors deliver a skills-based curriculum to help you prepare for pharmacy technician certification. The Pharmacy Practicum allows you to rehearse pharmacy technician requirements and real-life scenarios that give you career confidence on day one. You’ll develop confidence and practical experience that employers value, from preparing and handling medications to managing inventories and using pharmacy software, technology and informatics.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Strive for Industry Certification
Upon graduation of your Pharmacy Technician classes online, you will be prepared and can apply to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination® (PTCE®) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT), both highly valued by employers and included in your total program costs.2
Prepare to Start Your Career
Thanks to comprehensive pharmacy technician training, our graduates feel confident starting their careers in the healthcare industry. Graduates provide care within their organizations and to their patients with essential pharmacy technician skills learned in their courses.3
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2023 and 2033 for pharmacy technicians is 7%.4 A Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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PTCB Recognized
The Pharmacy Technician program at Rasmussen University is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board® (ptcb.org), a credentialing organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).3
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What Skills Will I Gain?
Prepare and Handle Medications
Learn to read medication orders, fill prescriptions, prepare labels and perform inventory functions within the pharmacy setting.
Safety and Quality Assurance
Understand required safety and infection-control policies and procedures to protect patients and employees.
In-Demand Technical Skills
Gain practical experience using pharmacy software, technology and informatics to manage the pharmacy and process medications.
Professional Practice Skills
Ensure patient confidentiality by providing a high level of customer service to patients at the pharmacy counter or over the phone.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
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Foundations of Pharmacy Practice
- PTN 1009
- Online
- 4 Credits
Introduces the history and origins of the practice of pharmacy and the role of a pharmacy technician.
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Pharmacology for Technicians
- PTN 1237
- Online
- 4 Credits
Provides knowledge of common drugs, classifications and their impact on various body systems.
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Pharmacy Practicum
- PTN 2873 / PTN 2915
- On Campus / Online
- 2 Credits
Students apply their knowledge gained from the program by demonstrating high-quality customer service, teamwork, and day-to-day pharmacy technician tasks.
12 Courses to Complete
38 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements for the School of Health Sciences vary by program. To learn more and receive help planning your healthcare career path, contact an admissions representative who will speak to you about immunizations, background checks and entrance exams.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Where Can I Find a Pharmacy Technician Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find a Pharmacy Technician program near you.
- Online
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
