{"id":273,"date":"2010-09-28T13:23:47","date_gmt":"2010-09-28T17:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elearnca.com\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2019-11-16T20:36:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T00:36:02","slug":"pharmacy-technician-online-course-explore-a-career-as-a-pharmacy-technician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elearnca.com\/blog\/pharmacy-technician-online-course-explore-a-career-as-a-pharmacy-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore a Career as a Pharmacy Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Sam Moore<\/span><\/p>\n

Department:<\/strong> Health and Wellness<\/a>
\nInstructor:<\/strong> Lorraine Zentz<\/p>\n

Master the skills in this online course that will prepare you for an entry-level career position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and discover the steps you can take to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).<\/p>\n

Health care is a booming field these days, and pharmacy technicians are in high demand. In this course, you\u2019ll take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. In addition, you\u2019ll master the skills you need to get an entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll start by learning basic terms for medical conditions and anatomy, gaining the skills you\u2019ll need to read prescriptions and patient records easily. In addition, you\u2019ll find out how common classes of drugs are made and how they work.<\/p>\n

Next, you\u2019ll master the simple math that every pharmacy tech needs to know. You\u2019ll learn how to calculate dosages accurately, practice using simple formulas and math tools, and find out how to translate metric measurements into familiar household measures like teaspoons and tablespoons. Turning to the business side, you\u2019ll look at sales and find out how prescription pricing works.<\/p>\n

In addition, you\u2019ll learn about the important laws and regulations that govern pharmacies. You\u2019ll also hone your communication skills, learning how to handle customers courteously and efficiently. And finally, you\u2019ll explore the steps you can take to enhance your career prospects becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). By the time you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll be prepared to start your career in this popular and rapidly-growing field.<\/p>\n

For more information about this course, please click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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