Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
American National University

Program Details

Prepare for an entry-level career working with medicine with this pharmacy degree online.  Pharmacists play a more important role in healthcare than simply handing out medicine; you will help people live healthier, happier, and more productive lives.  Courses cover such topics as:

  • Pharmacy law
  • Basic chemistry
  • Pharmacy procedures
  • Medical terminology
  • Basic computer operations

In addition to learning about drugs and their applications, students also learn how to assist the pharmacist in prescription preparation, labeling pharmaceutical products, managing inventory, and recognizing both the trade and generic names of drugs.  

Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

School Accreditation & Licensing

American National University is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Interview, Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Students must pass a background check