Pharmacy Technician Diploma is a Diploma program (100% Online) offered by American National University in Salem, VA. Tuition is $18,336 total.
Program Overview
Provide a Connection between Patients and Their Medicines
American National University’s online Pharmacy Technician Diploma program is designed to provide you with knowledge, laboratory skills, and field experience to prepare you for entry-level a position as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in helping people live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. This diploma program is designed to give you the skills and techniques needed for entry-level employment in a pharmacy at a retail or healthcare facility as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy aide.
All students wishing to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program will be required to pass a background check prior to the start of the program.
American National University’s pharmacy technician diploma program covers a wide range of topics you will need to be successful. Emphasis will be placed on:
Utilizing pharmaceutical calculations and current technology for safe medical dispensing while adhering legal, ethical, and professional standards in pharmacy practice.
Communicating and managing pharmacy operations. You will effectively interacting with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. Additionally, you’ll perform clerical tasks such as inventory management and quality assurance.
Admission Requirements and Process
Requirements for obtaining PTCB certifications: https://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/apply-for-cpht#.XJpIxFVKiHt
Requirements for maintaining PTCB certification: https://ptcb.org/renewal-requirements/
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.Apply Now
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide