Certified Pharmacy Technician

Program Description:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician is a 130-clock hour Program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment by teaching knowledge and the skills development required to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the pharmacy. The course prepares the Student to become nationally certified as a Pharmacy technician and gain employment as a nationally certified pharmacy technician. A Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician can gain employment in any of the following places: Retail or Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consulting pharmacy, ambulatory care pharmacy, regulatory pharmacy, or home care pharmacy. Upon successful completion of the program at MedNoc Training College, graduates will be issued a Completion Certificate and a Training Completion Affirmation Form, making them eligible to take the National Certification Exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Once graduates pass the National Certification Examination, they shall be certified nationally as certified pharmacy technicians. After passing either the NHA or PTCB National Certification Exam, the Pharmacy Technician graduate will take the Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit Exam under the Pharmacist’s supervision during their initial employment. After passing, they will be issued with an Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit.

Certified Pharmacy Technician Program Clock Hour Distribution:

	BREAKDOWN	CLOCK HOURS
1	Classroom	90
2	Clinical in Pharmacy	40
	Total Hours	130

Certified Pharmacy Technician Program Schedule Options:

Program Schedule	Program Length	Class Days	Class Time	On Campus Skills Lab	Clinical Externship Days	Clinical Time
Pharmacy Technician Weekday	4 Weeks	Mondayto Friday	8:00 am to2:30 pm	Per the Course Syllabus	4th WeekMonday – Friday	8:00 amto 5:00 pm
Pharmacy Technician Evening	7 Weeks	Mondayto Friday	5:30 pmto 9:00 pm	Per the Course Syllabus	7th WeekMonday – Friday	8:00 amto 5:00 pm
Pharmacy Technician Weekend	6 Weekends	Sat & Sun	8:00 am to4:00 pm	Per the Course Syllabus	After the 6Th weekend Monday – Friday	8:00 amto 5:00 pm
Pharmacy Technician Online Hybrid Flex (Self-paced)	4 Weeks	Online	8:00 amto 11:59 pm	2nd  WeekMonday To Friday	4th WeekMonday – Friday	8:00 amto 5:00 pm

Admission Requirements:

1. Fill out an Application either online or in person.
2. Complete the Enrollment Agreement in person or electronically.
3. Minimum age: 18 Years.
4. High School Diploma, GED, or another Equivalency, or higher.
5. Current Government-issued Photo ID: e.g., driver’s license, passport, military card, green card, work authorization card, or tribal card
6. Social Security Card or replacement letter from the Social Security Administration’s office.

7. Criminal Background Screening. (Offered at MedNoc for a cost of $35.00).
8. No history of drug abuse or arrest charges with controlled substances.

1. Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test (PPD Test). (Offered at MedNoc for a cost of $35.00).
2. Current BLS from American Heart Association required. (Offered at MedNoc for a cost of $60.00).

11. Drug Test. (Offered at MedNoc for a cost of $50.00).

1. During Flu Season, a Flu shot record may be required before attending clinical.

***NOTE: Some clinical sites may require additional requirements such as drug screens, immunization records, flu shots during flu season, or wearing a mask at the clinical site. The school will inform you if any of these items are required on the day of enrollment.

Learning Objectives for Pharmacy Technician Program:

• Understanding Pharmacy Practice
  • Define the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician within the healthcare system.
  • Differentiate between various pharmacy settings (e.g., hospital, retail, long-term care) and their unique operational procedures.
• Pharmaceutical Knowledge
  • Identify common drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, and therapeutic uses.
  • Understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different medications.
  • Learn the principles of medication therapy management.
• Prescription Processing
  • Accurately interpret and process medication orders and prescriptions.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of dosage calculations, conversions, and measurements.
  • Utilize electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy management software.
• Compounding and Dispensing
  • Demonstrate proficiency in non-sterile and sterile compounding techniques.
  • Understand the principles of the aseptic technique and its application in sterile compounding.
  • Perform accurate medication dispensing and labeling.
• Pharmacy Law and Ethics
  • Understand federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.
  • Recognize the ethical considerations in pharmacy practice and apply them in professional scenarios.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Communication Skills
  • Develop effective communication skills for interacting with patients, healthcare professionals, and insurance companies.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide clear and accurate medication information to patients.
  • Handle customer service situations, including conflict resolution and patient counseling.
• Inventory Management
  • Learn the principles of inventory control, including ordering, receiving, and storing medications.
  • Understand the importance of managing drug recalls, expired medications, and controlled substances.
  • Utilize inventory management systems to maintain accurate records.
• Clinical and Administrative Support
  • Assist pharmacists in clinical tasks, such as medication therapy reviews and immunization support.
  • Perform administrative duties, including record-keeping, billing, and insurance claims processing.
  • Understand the basics of health information management and the role of pharmacy technicians in maintaining accurate patient records.
• Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Recognize the importance of medication safety and error prevention.
  • Implement quality assurance practices to ensure the accuracy and safety of medication dispensing.
  • Understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for pharmacy practice.
• Professional Development
  • Develop a plan for continuing education and professional growth.
  • Understand the certification and licensure requirements for pharmacy technicians.
  • Stay updated with advancements in pharmacy practice and technicians.

National Certification Exam:

After successfully completing the Pharmacy Technician training program at MedNoc Training College, the Student will be permitted to take their National Certification Exam to be Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through the National Healthcareer Association  NHA) or the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). It is the student’s choice to select the certifying board of their choice. The NHA exam will be offered at an approved NHA testing site, and the PTCB exam will be offered at Pearson VUE Center.

NHA Eligibility For Certification Exam:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or higher.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training program within the last 5 years.

NHA Certification Exam Details:

• Multiple choices.
• 100 questions, 20 pretest questions.
• Exam time: 2 hours, 10 minutes.
• Testing will take place at a PSI Testing Center near you.
• You must present valid identification.
• The test must be completed in one continuous session.

PTCB Eligibility For Certification Exam:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalency or higher (e.g., a GED or a foreign diploma) *.
2. Completion of PTCB-Recognized Education/ Training Program within 60 days of application submission.
3. Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.
4. Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies.

PTCE Exam Details:

• The PTCE is a computer-based exam with 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored questions and 10 unscored questions). Unscored questions are randomly placed throughout the exam and are not identified.
• Be prepared to commit 2 hours for the exam (5-minute tutorial, 1 hour and 50-minute exam, and 5-minute post-exam survey).
• Your unofficial exam result will be presented on the screen immediately following the post-exam survey. You may also receive a printed copy of the unofficial exam result at the test site. Official exam results will be posted to your PTCB Account within two to three weeks.

Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit:

The student who has completed the training program, passed the national certification exam and gained employment at the pharmacy may request the pharmacist to initiate the process of obtaining the Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit.

Requirements Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit:

• $40 Application Fee Receipt (Must Be Paid Online).
• Citizenship Affidavit (Verifying Citizenship or Alien Status).
• Copy of Driver’s License, State ID, or Work Authorization Card (This must be a clear copy showing both the picture and identifiable information).
• Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TUITION AND FEES

	Item	TraditionalProgram	Online HybridFlex Program	100% Online Program
1.	Tuition	$    990.00	$    590.00	$ 565.00
2.	Name Badge	$      25.00	$      25.00	$     0.00
3.	National Certification Exam– First Attempt Only	$    200.00	$    200.00	$ 200.00
4.	2-Step TB Skin Screen Test	$      70.00	$      70.00	$     0.00
5.	Criminal Background Screening	$      35.00	$      35.00	$     0.00
6.	Drug Test	$      50.00	$      50.00	$     0.00
7.	BLS Certification	$      60.00	$      60.00	$     0.00
8.	Total Cost	$ 1,430.00	$ 1,030.00	$ 765.00

NOTE: Other additional costs include but are not limited to uniforms and textbooks. The cost of the uniform may vary from $40.00 to $ 70.00, and the textbook is $200.00. Uniforms and books are required.

Course Description:

The Pharmacy Technician is a 154-clock hour Program designed to prepare students for entry-level employment by teaching knowledge and the skills development required to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the pharmacy. The course prepares the Student to become nationally certified as a Pharmacy technician and gain employment as a nationally certified pharmacy technician. A Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician can gain employment in any of the following places: Retail or Community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, industrial pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consulting pharmacy, ambulatory care pharmacy, regulatory pharmacy, home care pharmacy.

Upon successful completion and graduation from this Program, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Training Verification Form. After passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Certification Examination, the graduate shall be certified Nationally as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. After passing either NHA or PTCB National Certification Exam, the Pharmacy Technician graduate will take the Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit Exam under the Pharmacist’s supervision during their initial employment. After passing, they will be issued with the Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit.

Total Training hours for this program = 154 hours.

Class and skills lab=98.

Clinical =56 hours.

The pharmacy technician course shall emphasize:

1. Pharmacology and terminology.
2. Abbreviations.
3. Drugs classifications.
4. Accurately prepare and measure medication amounts.
5. Package and label prescriptions.
6. Establish and maintain patient records.
7. Accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims.
8. Manage inventory.
9. Receive prescription requests from patients and doctors’ offices.
10. Legal and ethical responsibility.
11. Clerical skills and customer care.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN COURSE SCHEDULE
Schedule	Length
Weekday	5 weeks
Evening	7 weeks
Weekend	6 weekends

Admission Requirements:

1. 18 years of age.
2. Basic math knowledge at 8th Grade.
3. If you are 16-17 years of age, you must be currently enrolled in High School.
4. Student Application.
5. Two Forms of identification. (One must be a Social Security Card, and the other must be a photo ID, such as a current State Identification card or Driver’s License.)
6. Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or another Equivalency or higher.
7. Background check. (Can be done at MTC for $35.00.)
8. No history of drug abuse and arrest char with controlled substances.
9. TB Skin Screening Test. (Can be done at MTC for $35.00.)
10. Drug Test. (Can be done at MTC for $50.00).
11. Current BLS card needed before attending clinical. (Can be done at MTC for $60.00).
12. Mentally and physically able to complete and pass this course.
13. During Flu Season, a Flu shot record may be required before attending clinical.

Class Examinations/Clinical Skill Examinations:

1. Students will be required to take a minimum of (5) written main exams and make a minimum score of 90% before being allowed to take the National Certification Exam.
2. Students must pass all clinical skills and lab skills with a score of 100%.
3. Students must also make 90% on each chapter exam.
4. Students must write a 5-page clinical paper and score a minimum of 80% per the grading rubric.
5. Homework and popup quizzes will be given.

National Certification Exam

After successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician training program at MedNoc Training College, the Student will be permitted to take the National Certification Exam to be Nationally Certified as CPhT through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. The exam will be offered at Pearson VUE Center for PTCB and PSI Testing Center for NHA.

Eligibility for Pharmacy Technician National Exam for Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPT):

1. MTC Application.
2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Must have a high school diploma, GED, or higher.
4. Successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician training program within the last 5 years.
5. Provide evidence that you have successfully performed all skills and passed all the tests.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalency or higher (e.g., a GED or a foreign diploma) *.
2. Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.
3. Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies.
4. Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

PTCB Exam Details:

• Multiple choices.
• 90 total questions. Ten unscored randomly distributed in the test.
• 1 hour and 50 minutes
• 10 minutes for the tutorial and post-exam survey.

National Health Career Association (NHA)

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training program.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency or higher (e.g., a GED or a foreign diploma)*.
• Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.

NHA Exam Details:

• Testing will take place at a PSI Testing Center near you.
• You must present valid identification.
• The test must be completed in one continuous session.

ExCPT Certification Exam Details:

• Multiple choices.
• 100 questions, 20 pretest questions
• Exam time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

OKLAHOMA PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PERMIT

The Student who has completed the training Program passed the national certification exam, and gained employment at the pharmacy may request the pharmacist to initiate the process for obtaining the Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit.