Pharmacy Technician

Class Description

This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification toward the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other pharmacy settings. Today there is a very high demand for quality pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive 170-hour program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles. The flexible course structure combines online didactic learning (independent study), in-person practice simulation (Bremo Pharmacy location), and internships where students can perform supervised pharmacy technician duties in a real pharmacy setting. This course is offered in partnership with the Bremo Pharmacy Training Center, and meets the current Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements for registration as a pharmacy technician trainee and is PTCB recognized.

Course content includes comprehensive coverage of pharmacy technician scope of practice including the following key areas and topics:

• State requirements and practice standards
• Federal requirements
• Order entry and processing
• Compounding
• Patient safety and quality assurance
• Billing and reimbursement
• Inventory management
• Health and wellness
• Medications (top 200 integrated)
• Math (integrated into modules)

Pre-Test Required

Course Structure & Schedule

This is a hybrid program, combining online instruction and in-person lab sessions.

• Online Didactic: 10 modules completed over 20 weeks             
• In-person Practice Simulations: 1 day (8 hours)
• Supervised Internship in Real Pharmacy Settings: 80 hours

What's Included in Tuition?

• Course materials
• Instructor-led training

Upcoming Class Dates

Register for Self-Paced Orientation

Register for Employee-Led Orientation (In-Person or via Zoom)

Getting Started

To get started, please create a student profile and register for one of our Healthcare Orientation Sessions. This is the first step toward enrolling in our healthcare classes. During orientation, you will learn about available programs, begin the registration process, and apply for grant funding that can cover up to 100% of your tuition.

Note: You only need to complete one orientation. Please choose either the employee-led session or the self-paced session—not both.

Step 1: Create a profile button

Click here to create a profile button.

Already taken a CCWA class? You probably already have an account-no need to create a new one.

Step 2: Register for Employee-Led Orientation

An employee-led orientation session is a live meeting—held in person or via Zoom—led by a CCWA staff member. During the session, you’ll get an overview of your program, next steps, and have a chance to ask questions in real time.

Click here to register for Employee-Led Orientation.

Step 3: Register for Self-Paced Orientation Sessions

• Log in to your new student profile
• Use the search bar in the top right corner to find CCWA Healthcare New Student Orientation
• Click “Register” to enroll

Step 4: Login Information for Self-Paced Orientation via Canvas

After you create your student profile and register for orientation, you will need to complete the orientation course in Canvas.

Log in to the class here.

If you do not know your USERNAME, please click on "Forgot Username" and follow the prompts. You will need to create a password for your account. Once you have set your password, write this down as you will use this login information repeatedly to access the course materials and assignments.

If you need help accessing your VCCS email account, see the How-To: Checking Your Student Email video. The Help Hub is also available for technical assistance via text (804-476-0401), phone (804-796-4000), or email (Helphub@brightpoint.edu).