Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Description: Penn Foster College’s online Pharmacy Technician Professional is aligned with ASHP/ACPE standards to prepare graduates to successfully pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) certification exams.
Competencies to be achieved: Pharmacy Technician Professional Career Diploma and upon successful completion of the certification, Certified Pharmacy Technician
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$1099.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition): Math Calculations for Pharmacy Technicians, Sterile Processing for Pharmacy Technicians, Mosby’s Pharmacy Technician: Principles and Practice, Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians, The Pharmacy Technician Workbook & Certification Review
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Practical Lab exercises including simulation activities, Practice Lab kit ($475 value) containing items necessary for students to complete their practical labs, Pharmacy Management Software for Pharmacy Technicians, Graduates will receive a voucher to cover the cost of PTCE certification exam
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Luciana Medric
Email: lucianna.medric@pennfoster.edu
Phone number: 570-961-4069
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://partners.pennfoster.edu/
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Acceptance into the required externship component of this program requires: passing a background check. Illicit drug use, criminal background checks, and immunization status may prevent future employment as a pharmacy technician
• Other requirements needed: a 10-panel drug screen, BLS CPR Certification and having a minimum cumulative grade average of 70%
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.pennfoster.edu/high-school/search/search-results?q=refund+policy
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, this certification is a national standard and is recognized in most areas
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes, Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
Accrediting Agency and link to website: ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. NA
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
78
Hours
650
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Name of Credential
Pharmacy Technician License
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
NA
Refund Policy
https://www.pennfoster.edu/admissions/policies/refund-policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$1,199.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,199.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,199.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,199.00
