| In today's high-tech world, you do not have to be in the | | | | Pharmacy Technicians. You will be tested on your |
| classroom to earn a degree. One of the fastest | | | | knowledge of human anatomy, pharmaceutical |
| growing online education programs revolves around | | | | technology, and pharmacology. This is where online |
| pharmacy technicians. | | | | courses come in handy. There are multiple schools that |
| Pharmacy technicians essentially help pharmacists | | | | offer online courses. |
| provide medicine and other health-related products to | | | | Schools that have online programs to help prepare you |
| patients. Many work in retail companies such as CVS | | | | for the certification include Allied Schools, Ashworth |
| Pharmacy and Rite Aid Pharmacy. You may also find | | | | College, Canyon College, Fortis College, Penn Foster |
| many of them working in nursing homes and hospitals. | | | | Career School, and the U.S. Career Institute. Make sure |
| To prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician, it is | | | | that the school is nationally accredited before applying. |
| highly recommended that you talk to others that have | | | | Online courses offered through these school require a |
| already excelled in the same field of work. You may | | | | dedicated amount of time for the course material, so |
| want to ask if that person has time to grab lunch or a | | | | make sure to budget at least three to five hours per |
| coffee. This way you know what you are getting into | | | | day. |
| before you dive in and take classes. | | | | Even though this career choice is challenging and |
| To get certified, you will need to look at the | | | | fast-faced, there are economic benefits. Jobs in this |
| requirements by the Pharmacy Technician Certification | | | | field are expected to grow 32% by 2016. |
| Board or through the Institute for the Certification of | | | | |