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A complete online Pharmacy Technician Career Program that prepares you for PTCB certification, with instructor support, live workshops, and student support along the way.
PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program
APA students scored above the national average in all four PTCE knowledge domains.
Average percent correct by domain, from PTCB’s candidate performance report for APA students.
Ready for a meaningful career in healthcare?
Consider a career as a pharmacy technician. Our online Pharmacy Technician Career Program offers flexible learning, an optional externship, and preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. As a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program, the curriculum is built to prepare you for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) examination.
Self-paced, with a person on the other end.
Instructor and student support are part of the program, not an add-on.
What you’ll learn.
A practical overview of the topics and skills covered across each unit of the program. Each chapter pairs video lectures with the digital textbook and a workbook; pass the chapter exam and the next chapter opens.
We prepare you for the PTCB exam. PTCB certifies you.
Advanced Pharmacy Academy is a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program. Completing it is one of PTCB’s eligibility pathways for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
How certification works →PTCB-Recognized Education/Training ProgramPrepare for certification for a fraction of the cost of many vocational programs.
One-time tuition covers the complete program. Payment plans are available at checkout. Start your education journey today.
Tuition and payment details →After successfully completing the online coursework, students may elect to participate in a 130-hour externship at CVS. Admission requires a background check, a 10-panel drug screen, and a cumulative grade average of 70% or higher. Placement depends on availability.
Online lectures, live workshops, and a student community.
Asynchronous lectures in the e-learning dashboard: pre-recorded video lectures, quizzes, and student resources, available whenever you are.
Progress at your own pace and complete the program in the timeframe that fits your life. Pass each chapter exam and the next chapter opens.
Connect with peers, ask questions, and share tips. Live skill workshops, study sessions, virtual events, and challenges keep you engaged and supported.
Finish the program. Earn your certificate.
When you complete the Pharmacy Technician Career Program, Advanced Pharmacy Academy issues your Certificate of Completion along with your PTCB exam voucher.
Start your education journey today.
Open enrollment. Access begins as soon as your enrollment is processed. $847 one-time tuition, payment plans available.
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