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The Best-In-Class Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU) is the resource pharmacies trust to prepare pharmacy technicians for certification, improve retention, and provide continual career development.

Pharmacies that already face a lack of qualified pharmacy technicians to keep their doors open are also confronted by ever-changing state regulations and national standards. PTU helps pharmacies quickly train new and experienced pharmacy techs to meet these educational challenges. As the first web-based learning and education solution, PTU supports training requirements across the U.S.

With flexible, tiered offerings to meet your diverse needs, PTU meets or exceeds technician training requirements nationwide. We offer a tailored curriculum for every practice setting packed with comprehensive, engaging, and highly effective content.

Available PTU Offerings:
  • KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT:
    • Quickly gauge technician competency. Knowledge Assessment can be completed in about 2 hours, consisting of 140 questions.
    • Onboard technicians faster. If they can pass the assessment, they can take the PTU final exam. If they pass the final exam, they won’t have to take the full PTU training.
    • Assesses skill and knowledge in over 10 categories. Leveraging the support of PTU 101, Knowledge Assessment gauges technician competency in over 10 categories including pharmacology, calculations, laws and regulations, anatomy, compounding, and more.

  • PTU 101: 
    • Supports career development. Designed for pharmacy techs seeking certification.
    • Comprehensive curriculum. Program ranges from 92 to 128 hours of didactic training.
    • Maintain compliance. Training meets state-specific compliance requirements.

  • PTU NATIONAL STANDARDS - ENTRY & ADVANCED LEVELS:
    • Supports career development. Designed for pharmacy techs seeking ASHP-ACPE accreditation.
    • Comprehensive curriculum. Entry Level: 400-hour training program. Advanced Level: 600-hour training program.
    • Available for any practice setting. Tailored curriculum for community. pharmacies, hospitals, and institutions such as long-term care and physical therapy facilities.
    • Maintain compliance. Training meets state-specific compliance requirements.

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Why is PTU the Better Choice?

Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU) excels in pharmacy education with our exclusive pharmacy expertise and technician-focused design. While other online providers may offer certification programs spanning multiple professions, PTU exclusively focuses on the role of a pharmacy technician. This ensures that your techs are prepared to address the specific demands of this profession upon completion.

Our results speak for themselves. In a recent study, we identified the impact of our PTU program: a remarkable 98% of our students reported newfound confidence in their roles after completing our program, compared to only 40% before enrollment. Moreover, our students consistently outperform the national average, with an 85% pass rate on the pharmacy technician certification board exam (PTCB) compared to the national average of 70%. PTU is your proven pathway to success in the field of pharmacy technology.

technician and two pharmacists talking inside hospital pharmacy

Why is PTU the Better Choice?

Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU) excels in pharmacy education with our exclusive pharmacy expertise and technician-focused design. While other online providers may offer certification programs spanning multiple professions, PTU exclusively focuses on the role of a pharmacy technician. This ensures that your techs are prepared to address the specific demands of this profession upon completion.

Our results speak for themselves. In a recent study, we identified the impact of our PTU program: a remarkable 98% of our students reported newfound confidence in their roles after completing our program, compared to only 40% before enrollment. Moreover, our students consistently outperform the national average, with an 85% pass rate on the pharmacy technician certification board exam (PTCB) compared to the national average of 70%. PTU is your proven pathway to success in the field of pharmacy technology.

Competitive Advantages

Innovative Tools

Unique tools like the digital pill shelf and prescription entry simulator, offer hands-on insights into a pharmacy technician’s daily tasks.

Comprehensive Program Management

PTU provides a comprehensive platform for program management and application. While other tools have didactic content, PTU is differentiated by serving as an accreditation compliant solution for required attestation, clinical hours documentation, and all required record keeping.

Enhanced Knowledge Retention

PTU offers helpful resources to aid knowledge retention for all types of learners. Included with every module is a ‘takeaway PDF’ which serves as an invaluable summary for students, facilitating note-taking and serving as a comprehensive study guide. Additionally, PTU provides optional review materials like practice quizzes and drills to solidify the information learned.

Interactive Learning

Our technology platform goes beyond traditional learning methods. While other providers often rely on text-based or video- centric content, we embrace interactivity. Our simulation content features high-quality video, well-documented assessment criteria, and easy-to-navigate content. This approach allows students to both practice and be assessed within a single module, enhancing the learning experience.

Equip your pharmacy technicians with essential pharmacy skills and explore how PTU can be integrated into your career development program. Fill out the form above to request a quote for your organization.

About Pharmacy Technicians University

Pharmacy Technicians University (PTU) is the resource organizations trust to prepare pharmacy technicians for certification, improve retention, and provide continual career development. It is the first web-based learning and education solution that meets or exceeds technician training requirements in all 50 states.
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