Pharmacy Technician II
This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take national examinations, Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or Exam Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ExCPT). Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, have many exciting and respected career options, and are well-positioned to pursue postsecondary study in the pharmacy field.
Notes
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Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Examination
- College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+)
- Examination for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) (NHA)
- National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
- Nationally Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician (NRCPhT) Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Health Informatics |
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| Support Services |
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| Therapeutic Services |
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