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Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Specialization

Foundational Pharmacy Technician Career Training. Start your pharmacy career by learning the essentials of dosages, prescriptions, anatomy, and the soft skills essential to any healthcare career.

Instructors: Jennifer Zabel

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(314 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(314 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace
Analyze and understand medical terminology
Understand the different roles of the pharmacy technician
Apply knowledge of pharmacology, documentation, and inventory management in the pharmacy

Overview

In this foundational Pharmacy Technician Career Training Specialization, students will take four courses to master the fundamentals of a career in pharmacy. The first two courses teach how to communicate and engage professionally in any healthcare setting and the necessary knowledge of human anatomy and physiology required for any medical role. Next, students dive into two pharmacy-related courses - Pharmacy Technician Essentials and Pharmacy Dosages & Prescriptions Essentials - to round out their entry-level pharmacy education.

IMPORTANT: This specialization is not designed to prepare students for national certification. Enrollees will gain the foundational/fundamental knowledge on subject matter relevant to the profession. However, to gain industry certification, a more comprehensive program must be completed through enrollment via approved/eligible schools such as MedCerts.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

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Taught in English

42 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from MedCerts

Specialization - 4 course series

Professionalism in Allied Health

Course 18 hours4.8 (882 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace
Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills
Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges
Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

Skills you'll gain

Empathy, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Time Management, Professionalism, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Patient-centered Care, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Healthcare Ethics, Cultural Responsiveness, Verbal Communication Skills, Teamwork, Patient Communication, and Ethical Standards And Conduct

Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

Course 210 hours4.8 (347 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Analyze and understand medical terminology
Recognize the structure and function of human body systems
Gain an understanding of the directional terms in relationship to the human body
Discuss pathology, the disease process, and endoscopy

Skills you'll gain

Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Medical Records, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Vital Signs, Pathology, and Anatomy

Pharmacy Technician Essentials

Course 314 hours4.6 (74 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Understand the primary functions of different pharmacy organizations
Understand the different roles of the pharmacy technician
Understand the common drugs and their uses, drug routes and formulations, and factors affecting drug activity
Understand pharmacy management software, as well as reading and interpreting prescriptions

Skills you'll gain

Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Dispensation, Medication Administration, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Drug Development, Pharmacy, and Pharmacist Assistance

Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

Course 413 hours4.6 (57 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Verify medication orders, calculate and measure dosage, and prepare and package medications
Apply knowledge of pharmacology, documentation, and inventory management in the pharmacy
Understand basic calculation methods related to pharmacy, including fractions, decimals, percentages, the metric system, ratios, and proportions

Skills you'll gain

Medical Prescription, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Dispensation, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Systems Of Measurement, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations, Pediatrics, and Patient Safety

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructors

Jennifer Zabel

MedCerts

14 Courses103,297 learners

Dr. Sherrie B. Moore

MedCerts

5 Courses15,945 learners

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MedCerts

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Frequently asked questions

No. This specialization is considered an introduction to MedCerts career and certification training. It does not fully prepare students to test for national certification. To prepare for a national certification, students have the option to enroll in a more comprehensive program at MedCerts, where certification and job-readiness is the intent.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Specialization

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