Pharmacy Technician (NHA CPhT)
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- $1,700.00
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- $1,700.00
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A Pharmacy Technician is a healthcare professional who plays a critical role in safe and accurate medication management by assisting with prescription preparation, inventory control, and data entry in pharmacies and hospital settings.
This program is designed to build practical pharmacy technician skills and prepare students for NHA CPhT national certification.
* Certification Issuing Organization: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage medication inventory in pharmacy and hospital settings
- Receive prescription requests and enter prescription data
- Assist with medication preparation and dosage measurement
- Maintain patient records and support insurance billing processes
Program Information
- Total Program Hours: 250 hours
- Program Length: 16 weeks
- Delivery Format: 100% online
- Enrollment Availability: Open to out-of-state and international students (including South Korea)
- Core Topics: Pharmacy operations, prescription processing, pharmaceutical calculations, medication safety, pharmacy law and ethics
* Korean summary study materials are provided to support learning comprehension
Tuition Information
- Total Tuition: $1,700
- Tuition includes online coursework, textbooks, learning materials, and six full-length practice exams.
- $50 registration fee / AHA BLS (CPR) certification $95 / Certification exam fee not included
Certification Exam
- Six full-length practice exams provided
- Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the NHA CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) certification exam.
- The exam covers pharmacy operations, prescription processing, pharmacy calculations, medication safety, and pharmacy law.
- The exam consists of 120 questions (100 scored questions and 20 pretest questions).
- Students are given 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the examination.
- A minimum scaled score of 390 out of 500 is required to pass.
- Candidates who do not pass may retake the examination according to current NHA retake policies.
- The certification is recognized nationwide and may improve employment opportunities in pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Admission Requirements (Summary)
- Must be at least 18 years of age, or have parental/guardian consent if under 18
- Government-issued photo identification or passport
- High school diploma/GED, or current high school enrollment when eligible under the applicable NHA provisional certification pathway
- BLS (CPR) certification must be submitted prior to program completion
- Students must pass a criminal background check
Admission Process
To enroll, students must complete the application form and pay the registration fee.
Enrollment will be processed only after both steps are completed.
※ After the registration fee payment is confirmed, our admissions team will contact you with next-step instructions.
High School Students & NHA Provisional Certification
Effective October 1, 2026, current high school or GED students pursuing NHA ExCPT / CPhT may be eligible to take the NHA certification exam before graduation when their expected graduation/completion date is within 12 months of the date they pass the exam.
After graduation, NHA-accepted proof of graduation must be submitted to NHA to convert the provisional credential to full certification. All other NHA exam eligibility, training, and hands-on requirements still apply, and NHA determines final exam eligibility.
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