Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) Course

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) Course Overview

The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) course is designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to excel in the dynamic field of pharmacy practice. This course emphasizes the integral roles of pharmacy technicians within healthcare settings and provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at fostering excellence in pharmaceutical services.

Course Content
The program is divided into 10 detailed modules that cover all key areas of pharmacy practice:

– Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
An overview of the pharmacy profession, including the roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician, ethical standards, and the regulatory frameworks governing the practice.

– Module 2: Pharmacology
A study of drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and the interaction of pharmaceuticals within the body, including common side effects and contraindications.

– Module 3: Pharmaceutical Calculations
Training on accurate dosage calculations, conversions, and measurement systems used in pharmacy, essential for patient safety and medication accuracy.

– Module 4: Pharmacy Dispensing Practices
Instruction in the processes of medication dispensing, prescription interpretation, labeling, packaging, and distribution to patients while ensuring adherence to legal standards.

– Module 5: Pharmaceutical Compounding
Techniques in preparing customized medications through the compounding of pharmaceutical ingredients to meet specific patient needs.

– Module 6: Pharmacy Management and Operations
Insight into the business side of pharmacy, covering inventory management, customer service, financial practices, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within a pharmacy setting.

– Module 7: Pharmaceutical Technology
Exploration of the latest technologies utilized in modern pharmacy operations, including automated dispensing systems, electronic health records, and telepharmacy services.

– Module 8: Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Focus on patient care practices, including the role of pharmacy technicians in supporting therapeutic drug monitoring, medication therapy management, and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration.

– Module 9: Professional Development and Continuing Education
Emphasis on lifelong learning, personal development, and opportunities for advancing one’s career in the pharmaceutical industry through continuing education.

– Module 10: Work-Based Learning and Practical Experience
Hands-on experience in real-world pharmacy environments where students apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course under the supervision of qualified professionals.

Final Assessment
Participants will be required to pass a Professional Examination that tests their knowledge across all modules, ensuring their readiness for certification and real-world practice.

Award/Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and passing the final assessment, participants will be awarded the title

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT)*, along with an official transcript documenting their academic achievement.

This course prepares students for a career in pharmacy, offering them the credentials needed to pursue roles in hospitals, community pharmacies, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.