Kaplan University

Program Information

Degree Offered

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Format: Online

Program Description:

Kaplan University's online Pharmacy Technician Certificate program prepares you for a career in retail, hospital, or mail-order pharmacies; or in home health care settings. You will develop a broad understanding of medical and pharmaceutical terminology, and study the effects of medications on the human body. You will learn to meet the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and ethics. Kaplan University's experienced instructors will give you inside knowledge about the pharmaceutical field you won't find in any textbook. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. Career opportunities will remain plentiful as America's population ages. Certification for pharmacy technicians has gained new importance in the industry. The Kaplan University program provides a solid foundation for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (CPT) administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Associates Colleges

Institution Sector: Private for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above