How-to-become-a-pharmacy-technician.pptx

This presentation, “How to Become a Pharmacy Technician,” offers a complete step-by-step overview of the pharmacy technician career path. It covers educational requirements, certification options, licensing processes, and essential skills needed to excel in the field. The slides also include insights on training programs, career opportunities in hospitals and retail settings, salary expectations, and global job prospects — including pathways for international pharmacy graduates. Ideal for students, aspiring healthcare professionals, and career counselors, this PPT simplifies complex information into a clear, visually engaging learning guide.

1. How to become a pharmacy technician

2. Overview: How to Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician The Link Pharmacy technicians represent the link between pharmacists and patients. Structured Pathways 2025 further structures the pathways of certified pharmacy technicians. Career Requirements Discover what education, training and certification centipede information careers demand to have a rewarding career as a certified pharmacy technician.

3. Why Certification Matters Better Pay & Extended Functions Certified pharmacy technicians are paid better and enjoy extended functions. Accuracy & Compliance Accuracy, compliance among benefits for CPhT-certified workers Employers want accuracy and compliance. Trust & Progression Certification fosters trust, clinical credibility and a clear path to progression.

4. Education Essentials 01 High School Completion Everyone on the team must have finished high school (or the equivalent in another country). 02 Approved Program Enrollment Enroll in a pharmacy tech education program that has been approved (6–12 months). 03 Core Curriculum Students learn about pharmacy legislation, pharmacology, how to keep records, and how to figure out how much medicine to provide. 04 Flexible Learning Options Proposition: Online and hybrid programs accept students who work.

5. Pharmacy Tech Certification Process Graduate from Program You may graduating from an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program, or similar program approved by the Commission for Foreign Pharmacy Graduates (CFPG). Pass Certification Exam You will be required to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or ExCPT. Become CPhT Be a CPhT, or Certified Pharmacy Technician. Recertify You will have to recertify with your CE certifi­cation every two years.

6. Hands-On Practical Training Supervised Experience Pharmacy internship or externship working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Skills Development What you will learn: Pharmacy preparation, labeling and dosing checking and patient interaction. Job Readiness Real-world exposure leads to quicker build-up of confidence and job-readiness.

7. Career Launch: Job Placement Options Foundation Requirements Team members should have completed high school. Join an approved pharmacy tech course (6-12 months). Core Learning Areas Students take courses in pharmacology, dosage calculation and recordkeeping and pharmacy law. Claim: Online and hybrid programs provide access for working learners.

8. Certified Pharmacy Tech Career Growth Growth areas include: Sterile Compounding Technician Medication Reconciliation Specialist Pharmacy Informatics Technician Clinical & Ambulatory Care Technician As you gain experience and advance in certifications, the options grow.

9. Salary and Advancement Outlook 37-48L Average Salary (2025) 37 lakhs–48 lakhs annually. Higher Wages Urban and clinical settings have a higher wage than retail. Management Opportunities Stay on as a Lead Tech or Inventory Coordinator and earn management level pay. Continuous Growth Frequent up-skilling is the key to sustained pharmacy technician growth.

10. Certified Pharmacy Technician Pathway to Pharmacist CPhT Experience as a Pathway to PharmD Many career professionals leverage years of experience gained as CPhT on their path toward PharmD. Practical exposure helps to prepare for the licensing exam world wide such as PEBC, KAPS or OPRA. Great base for transitioning to a Pharmacists full license.

11. Final Takeaway However, a certified pharmacy technician has training, demonstrated proficiency and stronger focus on education throughout the career. Career Security A certified pharmaceutical technician career offers security, specialization, and opportunity. Future Success The future of a pharmacy tech career with learning as a stepping stone to employment success Like any path designed for potential workers, it is human nature to look into becoming something you are not.