Essex County

Advanced Pharmacy Technician (ADV-PhT)

Provided by Academy of Allied Health Sciences

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 180 hour internship program on completion accomplished within one of several major medical center associations. Students are also prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certifying Board (PTCB) Examination in both components of Eligibility and Certification.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 900 hours; 8 months
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Pharmacy Technicians

  • Median Salary: $40,300
  • Median Hourly Pay: $19.37
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 463,900
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 7%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 33,300
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Academy of Allied Health Sciences

Academy of Allied Health Sciences is a full-time medical education school that provides practical training and experience to a wide-range of students with diverse backgrounds.

Contact Information
  • info@aahsc.com
  • 973-732-4180
  • 24 commerce St Suite 510, Newark, NJ 07102
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