Begin an Exciting Career as a Pharmacy Technician!
If you're looking for a healthcare career in a pharmacy setting, you can pursue your goals with Penn Foster’s online Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
Sought-After Skills for Today's Jobs
Penn Foster's Pharmacy Technician program provides you with the real job skills that employers are looking for, giving you a leg up as you start your career.
Study When You Want
Our program is made for the working learner. The program's flexibility allows you to learn at home or on your break through our online, mobile-friendly student portal 24/7.
Support When You Need It
You're guided with enhanced support from Certified Instructors and Student Success Advocates - all working to help you succeed in your training program.
Career at a Glance
What You Will Learn
- How to demonstrate knowledge and skills in areas of science relevant to the pharmacy technician’s role, including anatomy/physiology and pharmacology.
- How to compare and contrast the roles of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in ensuring pharmacy department compliance with professional standards and relevant legal, regulatory, formulary, contractual, and safety requirements.
- How to describe the steps, skills, and knowledge needed to prepare medications requiring compounding of sterile products, chemotherapy/hazardous products, and nonsterile products.
- How to study and prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of the Pharmacy Technician career, such as a day in the life, typical jobs available, required skills, and more.
Program Outline
Explore the specific skills you'll learn and lessons you'll complete in the Penn Foster program by reading through the syllabus.
Hear from our Alumni
"Penn Foster was an easy choice, because I could do classes and study at my most convenient time. The course was presented with clarity and the resources were very helpful in attaining my goal."
- Sharaini B., 2024 Penn Foster Graduate"The effort, dedication, time and money that I have invested in the Pharmacy Technician program has paid off. It has allowed me to learn many useful things in this life: medication management, insurance, ways to obtain important medications at better prices, and management and logistics inside the pharmacy."
- Omar M., 2023 Pharmacy Technician Graduate
"I am so proud that I was able to earn my diploma. It wasn't easy. After a while, I had to combine work and study. But I was determined to achieve my goal and I did it. It means a lot to be able to say that I am a pharmacy technician now."
- Edsie C., 2023 Pharmacy Technician GraduateYour Success is Our Mission
That's why Penn Foster and Guild have partnered to provide you access to the best education possible in your pursuit of beginning a career as a Pharmacy Technician. With over 125 years of experience and over 3,000 courses, Penn Foster is uniquely positioned to help you set yourself apart as you begin your career journey.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Pharmacy Technicians." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed Accessed November 13, 2024.
