Essex County

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Provided by Academy of Allied Health Sciences

This is a basic course in pharmacy technology with practical application to medication preparations, direct pat- ient care and the pharmaceutical industry. The course (450 hours) 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.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 450 hours
  • 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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