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Can you earn a pharmacy technician diploma online?

By Remington College Posted (April 6, 2020

Technology continues to advance, and today, things are more accessible than ever. You can order groceries and medications online, attend therapy online and even attend school online.

There are also a variety of online programs available, including some for careers you might consider hands-on, like becoming a pharmacy technician.

Pharmacy technicians are responsible for collecting information needed to fill a prescription, packaging and labeling prescriptions, measuring amounts of medication for prescriptions, organizing inventory and alerting pharmacists to any shortages and more. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists.

With such a hands-on career, you might be surprised to learn that yes, you can go through pharmacy technician training online.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most states regulate pharmacy technicians, meaning in order to work in the field, you may need to pass an exam or complete a formal training program.

And pursuing the field might be a good option. According to the BLS, this career is expected to grow 7 percent by 2028, which is faster than average, because of the aging population.1

1 BLS statistics represent national job growth expectations and are not necessarily reflective of local market conditions.

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