Fully Immersive Pharmacy Technician Online Program. Engage in practical learning to become a Pharmacy Technician in the United States. Learn Prescriptions to IV Flow Rates and Compounding and more.
Joining the Pharmacy Tech Program at AlliedRx Institute of Healthcare is your ticket to a thriving career in healthcare. With guidance from our seasoned professionals, you'll gain hands-on skills and real-world insights. But it's not just about the technical know-how; we focus on building caring, empathetic, and ethical professionals. Ready to make a difference in the world of pharmacy? AlliedRx is here to set you on the path to success.
Common job titles: Accredited Pharmacy Technician; Billing and Quality Technician; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); Compounding Technician; Lead Pharmacy Tech, Certified Pharmacy Technician (Lead Pharmacy Tech, CPhT); Lead Pharmacy Technician (Lead Pharmacy Tech); Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Tech); Senior Pharmacy Technician; Technician; Technician, Inventory Specialist
Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply and be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician Program
Applicants must take a reading comprehension and math assessment test prior to course enrollment. Passing score of 70% or higher required. This is done after registering in the orientation portal.
Applicants must complete a criminal background check and drug testing.
Registered Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Virginia Students Only) Does Not Apply to Florida, Indiana or Maryland
Applicants must be; attending high school, have a GED certificate, or is a high school graduate
Applicant must have demonstrated English language proficiency (including reading, writing and speaking)
The Program consists of a total of 400 Clock Hours: 180 Didactic Clock Hours, 80 Simulation Hours, 140 Clinical Hours
Duration: 14 Week Program
PTCB National Board Examination Pass Rate 80% (PTCE- Percentage of Examinations Passed/Compared to 70% National Average Pass Rate, 2024) (10% Above National Average)
This is a course all about becoming a Pharmacy Technician. You will learn you how to handle prescriptions and explain the laws that affect pharmacies.
You will also learn about your role as a Pharmacy Technician and the different ways medicines can be given. We'll teach you how to mix medicines and keep everything clean and germ-free. We'll also talk about the difference between brand-name and generic drugs.
You'll also get to learn about SIG codes, a kind of short language used in prescriptions. Lastly, we'll show you how to handle billing and insurance claims for prescriptions. This course will give you everything you need to know to get started as a Pharmacy Technician.
This is a course about the important math you need to know as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. You will learn how to how to use formulas and conversions for pharmacy calculations.
State Council of Higher Education of Virginia
NHA- National Healthcareer Association
PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
ASHP- American Society of Health System Pharmacists
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Florida Board of Pharmacy
American Medical Certification Association- AMCA
MYCAA Scholarship (Department of Defense Approved Institution) - Military Tuition Funding Grant
Army Credentialing Assistance
AirForce COOL
WIOA- Workforce Innovative Opportunity Act
I passed the PTCB National Certification Exam on my first try on New Year's Eve Day 2022. I am now a fully licensed Virginia Pharmacy Technician and am on the Advisory Board for our school. I have also gotten a new hands on position with higher pay and better hours
My time in Allied Rx, I studied about medications, pharmaceutical Terminology, calculations, record - keeping, Techniques, Pharmacy laws, and Ethics. It has influenced my character, self-concept, and academic potential.