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Pharmacy Technician Training Schools

Pharmacy technicians are an essential part of every pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians perform almost every function in the office to help licensed pharmacists serve patients correctly and efficiently.

The responsibilities of a pharmaceutical technician are extremely varied, and the job duties include a lot of customer contact. Pharmacy assistants usually take care of routine pharmacy tasks including assisting customer with basic questions, filling prescriptions and refills, answering telephones, taking inventory of medication and supplies, processing medical insurance claims forms, handling pharmacy and medical office administration, and operating healthcare information systems.

The job outlook for pharmacy technicians is very good due to the increased pharmaceutical needs of an aging population. Now is an excellent time to join this fast-growing healthcare field, as there are more than 39,000 new jobs opening up for pharmacy tech professionals each year and the current job growth rate is 28.8%. (NPTA) While there are no state or federal educational requirements, pharmacies and other health care institutions prefer to hire trained technicians who know the proper techniques for measuring and handling medications. A pharmacy technician training program in can teach you the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a pharmacy tech career.

Things to Consider When Choosing a Pharmacy Technician Program

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  • Colleges and universities offer formal training in both 2-year and 4-year programs, resulting in either an associate or a bachelor's degree. Two-year programs are the most prevalent.
  • Advancement - Sonographers can seek advancement by obtaining competency in more than one specialty. For example, obstetric sonographers might seek training in abdominal sonography to broaden their opportunities and increase their marketability
  • Practical experience - How much importance is placed on supervised clinical experience?
  • School and class size - What is the average class size for most courses? What kinds of financial aid are offered (scholarships, loans, work study, grants, etc.)?
  • Graduate success - Of those who graduate from the program, how many become ARDMS certified?

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 Online Schools
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Health Administration
 Alabama Schools
Virginia College ( Burmingham, Huntsville, Moble ) - Sonographer, Ultrasound Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate, Health Services Management, Healthcare Reimbursement - Associate, Medical Assistant - diploma, Medical Billing and Coding - diploma, Medical Office Management - Associate, Orthopaedic Technology - Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology - Associate
Remington College (Mobile) - Pharmacy Technician
 Arizona Pharmacy Tech Schools
Tech Skills (Phoenix, Tempe) - Pharmacy Technician
Bryman school (Phoenix, Tempe ) - Practical Technologist in Radiology
Arkansas Schools
Remington College (Little Rock ) - Pharmacy Technician
 California Pharmacy Tech Schools
Academy of Professional Careers (Indio , La Mesa , San Marcos ) - Pharmacy Technician
Everest College (Alhambra , Anaheim , City of Industry , Gardena , Hayward , Los Angeles - Wilshire , Ontario , Reseda , San Bernardino , San Francisco , San Jose North , Torrance , Los Angeles West ) - Pharmacy Technician
Clarita Career College (Canyon Country , Lancaster ) - Pharmacy Technician
High Tech Institute (Sacramento ) - Pharmacy Technician
Institute of Technology (Clovis , Modesto , Roseville , Sacramento ) - Pharmacy Technician
Kaplan College (Anaheim , Bakersfield , Carson , San Diego - East County , Fresno , Irwindale , Los Angeles , Modesto , Vista - North County , North Hollywood , Palm Springs , Pomona , Riverside , Sacramento , San Diego , San Fernando Valley , Stockton ) - Pharmacy Tech
Northwestern College (Gold River - Sacramento ) - Pharmacy Technician
San Joaquin Valley College (Bakersfield , Fresno , Modesto , Rancho Cordova , Rancho Cucamonga , Visalia ) - Pharmacy Technology
Santa Barabara Business College (Bakersfield , Santa Barbara , Santa Maria , Ventura ) - Pharmacy Technician
Tech Skills (San Francisco , San Jose ) - Pharmacy Technician
Trinity College (Fairfield , Vallejo ) - Pharmacy Technician
United Education Institute (Ontario , El Monte , Van Nuys , San Bernardino , San Diego ) - Pharmacy Technician
 Colorado Ultrasound Technician Schools
Everest College (Aurora) - Pharmacy Technician
Denver Career College (Aurora) - Pharmacy Technician
 Florida Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
ATI College of Health (Miami) - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Keiser University (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Ultrasound Technologist
University of Phoenix Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Health Administration
Central Florida Institute (Orlando, Tampa Bay) - Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO
Everest Institute (Hialeah) Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technology
Sanford-Brown College (Jacksonville) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technology
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
Sanford-Brown College (Tampa) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technology
 Georgia Ultrasound Schools
Sanford-Brown College (Atlanta) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
 Illinois Ultrasound Schools
Kaplan University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Management/Healthcare Management, Nursing
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
 Kentucky Ultrasound Technician Schools
Daymar Institute (Bowling Green) - Ultrasound Technician, Sonographer, Cardiographic Technician
Spencerian College (Lexington) - Ultrasound Technician, Sonographer, Limited Medical Radiography
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
 Maryland Ultrasound School
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
Sanford-Brown College (Landover) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant
 Massachusetts Ultrasound School
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
Sanford-Brown College (Springfield) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
 Missouri Ultrasound Tech Schools
Colorado Technical University (North Kansas City) - Ultrasound Technician, Sonographer, Radiologic Technology
Heritage College (Kansas City) - Ultrasound Technician, Sonographer, X-Ray Medical Technician
Sanford-Brown College (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Ultrasound Technician, Sonographer, Radiography
 New Jersey Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Sanford-Brown College (Iselin)- Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technology
kaplan University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Management/Healthcare Management, Nursing
 New York Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
nyu scps College (New York) - Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sanford-Brown College (Garden City) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant
Kaplan University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Management/Healthcare Management, Nursing
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
Sanford-Brown College (New York City) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
 Ohio Ultrasound School
Sanford-Brown College (Oklahoma City) - Associate of Occupational Studies- X-Ray Medical Technician
 Ultrasound Technician Schools in Oregon
Kaplan University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Management/Healthcare Management, Nursing
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
University of Phoenix Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Health Administration
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
 Ultrasound Schools in Pennsylvania
Sanford-Brown College (Philadelphia) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
 Texas Ultrasound Schools
Academy of Healthcare Professions (Houston) - Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Sanford-Brown College (Dallas) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
Virginia College (Austin) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
Sanford-Brown College (Houston) - Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Technology
 Virginia Schools
Heritage Institute (Falls Church, Manassas) - Ultrasound Technician
 Ultrasound Technician Schools in Wisconsin
Kaplan University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant, Management/Healthcare Management, Nursing
Strayer University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant
American Intercontinental University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management
South University Ultrasound Technician, Songrapher, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Management


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spacerEmployment of ultrasound technicians are expected to increase by about 18 percent through 2018 - faster than the average for all occupations. As the population continues to age, there will be an increasing demand for qualified utlrasound technicans.

- Bureau of Labor Statistics



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