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Pharmacy Technician Training Program

100% Online
Self-Paced
Dedicated Faculty Support
160 Hours
Total Cost $1,800 (Payment Plan Available)
Certification Exam Voucher Available

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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy is partnering with the Therapeutic Research Center to launch a comprehensive online pharmacy technician training program for you. Access Pharmacy Technicians University today to get: 

  1. Easy-to-use, engaging multimedia courses designed for technicians of all levels 
  2. Modules divided into short parts you can complete at your own pace 
  3. Knowledge checks and learning activities to help you retain information as you progress through the program 
  4. Web-based training for access from any Internet-connected computer (simply pause and resume courses as needed!) 
  5. Thorough exam prep for the PTCE®, ExCPT, and CSPT™ exams. 
  6. Curriculum supporting various learning modalities, including on-demand print materials. 

Next cohort start date: April 7, 2023

Register (One-Time Payment)
Register (Payment Plan)
One-Time Payment Registration Steps
  1. Go to the One-Time Payment registration page.
  2. Click on Pharmacy Technician, then View/Enroll in Seminars
  3. Select the checkbox by the “Pharmacy Technician Training Program” and then click on the “Continue with Registration” box below the table.
  4. On the Credentials page, when it asks for a NABP eProfile Number, just enter “00000”. Put in your Date of Birth, then click on Continue.
  5. On the next page, fill out the Enrollment Form and click on the Continue box when finished.
  6. On the next page, review your information, then proceed to the payment page.
  7. Enter your payment information to complete the process
  8. For questions, please email Rachel Barenie at rbarenie@uthsc.edu
Payment Plan Registration Steps

The payment plan consists of 3 installments of $600 to be due on the first day of each consecutive month the learner is enrolled in the program. If timely payment is not received, the course directors reserve the right to suspend access to the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.

  1. Go to the Payment Plan registration page.
  2. Click on the box next to Payment One, and then “Continue with registration.”
  3. On the Credentials page, when it asks for a NABP eProfile Number, just enter “00000”. Put in your Date of Birth, then click on Continue.
  4. On the next page, fill out the Enrollment Form and click on the Continue box when finished.
  5. On the next page, review your information, then proceed to the payment page.
  6. Enter your payment information to complete the process
  7. For questions, please email Rachel Barenie at rbarenie@uthsc.edu

 

As the practice of pharmacy expands, the demand for competent and capable technicians is critical to support the roles of pharmacists. Job growth for pharmacy technicians continues to outpace all other occupations. This Pharmacy Technician Training Program will teach you the necessary skills to succeed in a fast-paced, fulfilling pharmacy practice setting.

Interested in learning more?

Technician Training Program Syllabus

 

Faculty

Dr. James Wheeler
James Wheeler, PharmD, BCPS
Interim Associate Dean, Knoxville
Director of Continuing Professional Development
jwheele4@uthsc.edu

Rachel Barenie
Rachel Barenie, PharmD, JD, MPH
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of Continuing Professional Development
rbarenie@uthsc.edu  

 

Equipping pharmacy technicians with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving practice environment is absolutely critical for the pharmacy team to succeed. This accessible and affordable training can put you on a fast-track to career in healthcare today.

- Dr. James Wheeler

 

Disclaimer: This is not a degree-granting program. Individual results from the training may vary, and completion of the training program does not confer certification, diploma, or degree. State requirements to practice as a pharmacy technician vary. Check with your specific state for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Oct 10, 2022