Start your career as a pharmacy tech and play a critical role in helping people access safe and effective medications.
Program at a Glance
Program Type
1-year Certificate
Area of Study
Healthcare
Est. Program Cost
$2850.00
Launch a Rewarding Career with Pharmacy Technician Skills
Why Choose Germanna
The Germanna Pharmacy Technician Career Studies Certificate program is approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and is designed to meet the requirements leading to entry level certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This program is currently in candidate status with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE). As a program graduate, you will be prepared and eligible to sit for the pharmacy technician certification exam. This program is being offered at the Kevin L. Dillard Health Sciences Building at the Stafford County Center.
Career Options as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
In-Demand Jobs:
- Pharmacy Technicians: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Salary Expectations
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What You’ll Learn
A pharmacy technician certificate from Germanna provides future certified pharmacy technicians with the skills to improve their job prospects in a challenging and rewarding industry.
In-Demand Skills:
- Medical terms
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy techniques and procedures
Courses may vary from semester to semester. Please consult the college catalog for the most up-to-date information.
Pharmacy Technician Pass Rates
- PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Pass Rate = 92% (+22% compared to the national average)
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