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Pharmacy Tech Training? - Anyone done this online?

Posted: Mar 02, 2010

Has anyone taken an online course to be a pharmacy tech? If so, which online courses are accredited? Can you use the Pell Grant with online courses? Thanks in advance

Pharm Tech - Cheryl

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I have worked as a Pharm tech for many years previously and have NO training. Just medical terminology. Hate to see people taking courses when many places will hire and train you with the training courses.

What about the Pharmacy Tech exam? - MT/PT

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Well that would save me money. Do you recommend any specific training or previous work experience before getting into a pharmacy tech position. I have 12 years as a medical transcriptionist and I am just not making the money that my family needs. I am hoping that this will help me get into the pharmacy tech field. Do you have any recommendations for getting ready for the certification exam? Thanks again in advance

Yes, I have... - lindab

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taken the online pharmacy tech course. It is really difficult, but challenging and you do learn a lot about the different drugs, which helps if you are going to stay an MT. However, before investing in this course, check out the salaries in your area. Here in California, the average is about $20,000 yearly, which is $10.00 or LESS per hour. AND, you have to take and pass the certification exam.

Which course was that? - MT/PT

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Which course was the one that you took? Can you get Pell grants for online courses?

The sad thing is that MTs are paid less than $10/hr most of the time so even if your working as a pharmacy tech making $10/hr your doing better.

Thanks again

Walgreens ... - sm

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My DIL works for Walgreens. She worked in the pharmacy for about 3 years and then took their Pharm Tech training and passed the certification exam.

She made $12+ an hour before the training and now she makes $16.50 an hour. We live in a small rural town of about 30,000 people.

The tech training made a difference for her. The training was paid by Walgreens for their own employees.

You should look into working for one of the larger chain pharmacies and get your training paid through them.

Pharm Tech - Lisa

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Don't know where to get the pharm tech training but I work at a hospital in Florida and the Pharm Tech jobs top out at $16.50 an hour. Range is about $12.50 to $16.50. Hope this helps.

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