Online Certified Pharmacy Technician

Academy of Allied Health Sciences

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

The course length is 450 hours or 15 weeks. This is an online distance learning course which will require a minimal of 60-80 hours of in-school hands-on training for completion and certificate qualification. This is a basic course in pharmacy technology with practical application to medication preparations, direct patient care and the pharmaceutical industry. The course includes basic skills in direct patient care delivery systems, therapeutic effects of prescription and nonprescription medications, information evaluation systems, purchasing and supplies with inventory control, prescription order receipts, medication preparations with computations, compound sterile and non-sterile products, along with medication distribution systems and safety measures. The anticipated outcome for the course is for the student to be able to challenge the National Healthcareer Association Examination (NHA) and obtain a 70% or better passing score as well as employment in the respected vocational career field. Students are individually prepared for National Certification as part of the course and the course includes a 60 hour internship program on completion accomplished within one of several major medical center associations

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Languages:Indic/Hindu, OtherLanguagesPrerequisites:HS/GED OR TABE 5.0Certifications:Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)Completion Time:4-11 weeksTotal Hours:
450 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$6,500
Tuition$6,255
Fees$125
Books & Materials$0
Supplies & Tools$0
Other$120

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

Academy of Allied Health Sciences

24 Commerce Street
Suites # 504 & # 510, Federal Trust Building
Newark, NJ 07102

Dr. Joseph Domenech
Director
(973) 732-4180 Ext: 101

www.aahsc.com

Instructional ProgramsType of material covered by the Learning Opportunity

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Programs offered in other languages
Wheelchair accessible
Job placement assistance
Childcare assistance

Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available

How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the

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