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Becoming a pharmacy technician is a rewarding career. You will need to complete a trainign course and receive a certificate.

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if i took the pharmacy technician course, am i required to do an externship, before i can take the certification exam or register as a pharmacy technician?

Yes you must do intern hours before you are a full pharmacist.


How do you get pharm tech certification?

Practical training, such as completing an internship in a pharmacy, is also often required as part of training for employment as a pharmacy technician.


Do you need a degree in Patient care technician?

Pharmacy technicians are not required to have a formal degree, but they do need to complete a certification program.


What is the difference between cpht and rpht?

CPhT just means that you have taken and passed the ptcb national certification test for pharmacy technician & RPhT means that you have been registered by the state you are in and required to work as a pharmacy technician.


What is involved in getting pharmacy technician certification?

The website http://www.pharmacytrainingonline.com offers online training for you to obtain pharmacy tech certifications. It is available in 43 states of the United States.


What courses are required to get a pharmacy technician certification?

Chemistry and maybe Biologie. You just need to do math the first year, after that, it's much more fun :)


Is there a certification test required to become a Radiology Technician?

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Pharmacy technicians certified through the pharmacy technician certification board need to complete recertification every?

Pharmacy technicians certified by the PTCB must recertify every two years by completing required continuing education. #Flowercitypharmacy Sources


What is the highest degree needed to become a pharmacy technician?

Typically, a high school diploma or equivalent is the highest educational requirement to become a pharmacy technician. Additional certification or training programs may be required for some positions, but a degree beyond high school is generally not necessary.


Could a LPN qualify for a pharmacy tech?

Yes, she has an excellent background for this position, though it would still be required by many employers to obtain the pharmacy technician certification. Keep in mind that this position may pay less than an LPN.


Where can I avail for a pharmacy technician certification these days?

So there is no formal training required but I would recommend looking at job openings in your area and see what employers are requesting/preferring. Some may prefer to hire people who have gone through a certificate training course or possibly PTCB certification. But legally you are not required to do so.


Do I need to attend pharmacy tech classes?

If you are planning to attend school to become a pharmacy technician you may be required to attend a class for it.