Pharmacy Technician Professional - SkillBridge Online Certificate (640 Clock Hours) - Employment Skills Training
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At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Online
- Length
- 151 - 180 days
- Locations
- Online · jobs available nationwide
- Target MOS/ratings
- 68Q (Army Pharmacy Specialist), 4P0X1 (Air Force Pharmacy), HM (Navy Hospital Corpsman - pharmacy)
About the program
Entry-level pharmacy technician / pharmacy clerk who processes prescriptions, calculates doses, applies pharmacy law and medication safety, and supports pharmacists in retail, mail-order, hospital and long-term care pharmacies. Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration is required to work as a pharmacy technician in Texas. Graduate America's Pharmacy Technician Professional program (CIP 51.0805) is a 640-clock-hour, 100% online, asynchronous certificate program approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (school S6523, Addison, TX) and accredited by MSA-CESS. Includes a required 160-hour supervised pharmacy externship.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Prepares transitioning Service members for entry-level Pharmacy Technician roles. Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technician Professional (640 clock hours), awarded by Graduate America, Inc. under Texas Workforce Commission approval (school S6523). Includes 160 hours of supervised pharmacy externship. Texas State Board of Pharmacy technician registration is required to work in Texas; the program covers competencies used by national pharmacy technician certification exams (e.g., PTCB CPhT, NHA ExCPT); eligibility is set by the certifying body.
Eligibility & prerequisites
High school diploma or GED required. Training is 100% online and asynchronous; a computer and reliable internet access are required. Participation requires unit commander approval per DoDI 1322.29.
$0 when covered by VA education benefits (GI Bill). Otherwise, tuition is per the Graduate America catalog (ga.edu). SkillBridge training is funded by Graduate America employer partners and Graduate America SkillBridge scholarships.
Locations & contacts
- Online 75001Malcolm Allenceo@myceo.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ