As consumer demand for pharmaceuticals increases, the US Department of Labor predicts that the demand for qualified Pharmacy Technicians will grow faster than average over the next several years. Because the responsibilities involved in this career are so great - precision can mean the difference between life and death - most employers favor hiring Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT).

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be expected to assist a Pharmacist by receiving written and electronic prescriptions from doctors' offices, preparing prescribed medication, verifying the accuracy of prescription information, preparing prescription labels, among other critical duties.

Take your first step toward certification and an exciting career in pharmaceuticals. Find a school now.