Your path to ExCPT pharmacy technician certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Earning your CPhT credentials will help you:
Fulfill employer requirements
90% of employers require or encourage certification for pharmacy technicians.
Access better career opportunities
40% of employers report that pharmacy technicians have more responsibility in 2020, compared to 2019.
Maximize earning potential
Pharmacy technician’s salary ranges from $22,740–$48,010, according to the BLS in 2019.
Enhance knowledge and skills
Professionalism and critical thinking are the most important soft skills employers are looking for, when hiring pharmacy technicians.
Certified pharmacy technicians are in high demand
The pharmacy industry is evolving. Many clinical duties have been extended to the pharmacy, which expands the role of both pharmacist and pharmacy technician. According to NHA’s 2020 Industry Outlook, 40% of employers said pharmacy technicians have more responsibilities this year than last! Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in providing safe and effective patient care, with duties including:
- Managing inventory
- Receiving prescription requests from patients and doctors’ offices
- Accurately measuring medication amounts
- Establishing and maintaining patient records
- Accepting payment for prescriptions and processing insurance claims
98% of employers require or encourage certification for pharmacy technicians. (Source: 2025 Industry Outlook)
Fast-track your career journey
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4 steps to a Pharmacy Technician Certification
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1 Apply for course enrollment
Complete an enrollment application online, anytime and allow 3 to 5 business days to receive an enrollment status letter from admissions.
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2 Get prepared for exam in 6 months or less
Once you've received your training login credentials, you have access to prepare for your certification exam 24/7,anytime and from any device.
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3 Take the exam
After successfully reaching a training progress milestone, we'll measure your comprehension and strengthen your knowledge with scheduling a certification examination.
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4 Get your results and prepare for a new career
Upon completing your certification exam, you'll receive your examination scores. After successfully passing your examination, your new journey begins as an in-demand certified professional!