Frequently asked questions

Below, we have tried to answer the most common questions visitors to our web site have. If you find that your question is not answered on this page, please contact us.

Q & A

Q: How do I register for the next class?

A: You may register by filling out our application form available HERE and then making payment by clicking on any link that says "click this link to enroll for the self paced program" from the same page that the application is on or any other page that contains the above link .

You may register and pay SECURELY for the course from our home page as well.

Q: What will I receive after I join the course?

A: When you sign up for our course you will receive quality pharmacy technician training that is self paced from the comfort of your home, you also receive course materials that include books and a FREE CD that contains a goldmine of pharmaceutical drug information on prescription drugs, access to audio lectures, online exams and access to a job resources board that you can use to search for jobs and apply directly with employers and much more...

Q: Why are your classes so low in cost when compared to other internet based courses averaging $1,800+, and year long vocational schools charging $6,000 to $7,000?

A: First, we do not have the high overhead expenses that most of the community colleges have; no fancy laboratories to maintain, no highly paid professors who have been out of the industry for years, parking, maintenance or oversized staff on payroll. Also, we are strictly focused on the pharmacy field and do not have a plethora of courses to maintain along with their buildings and such. Our largest expenses are advertising and call room centers across the country that combined, represent only a fraction of what a large community college incurs. These savings are then passed on to you in the form of low cost training with the best quality materials and learning tools available on the market.

Q: Why do you not offer financial aid?

First, our fees are so low that it doesn't warrant having a $50,000 per year government trained financial specialist, as part of our staff. Added paperwork and salaries equals added costs and eventually increased training fees for you. Second, and think about this for a moment: if the average 10 month course at a community college costs around $7,000, and Pell Grants pay only $2,600 per year, SEOG, pays $500 per year, and maybe $1,000, that equals a maximum of around $3,600 dollars. Who's going to the pay the balance of $3,400 dollars? You are of course! And this will come in the form of student loans such as the Guaranteed Student Loan Program which only pays $2,400 in the first year. That still leaves over $1,000 that needs to be paid JUST in TUITION alone. Now add the other stuff: books, lab fees, parking fees, decal fees, etc., and your in debt from the word go!

Q: Can I really learn what I need to know to function in this career with your self paced program, and to make me employable?

A: The answer is a resounding YES! (see testimonials on home page) And here's why? Any pharmacy that hires a Technician, certified or not, experienced or not, has to go through two distinct training phases: Phase 1 and Phase 2. The first part of your hands on training as a new employee, Phase 1 is a shadowing process that can last up to two weeks and you cannot, absolutely ever, touch any of the drugs. Phase 2 can last up to 3 months and here you can touch the drugs under the watchful eye of the Pharmacist. When he feels you are proficient, he will test you (orally or written), and sign off so that you may obtain your State License (some states do not have a state test, check with your state by contacting the board of pharmacy). These phases will happen whether you have had hands on laboratory type training as part of a college curriculum or not, or whether you hold the CPhT title for the first time.

So, the end result is this; CPhTs, whether experienced or not, will always start at a higher level of pay, and with our course, in 1/3 of the time of a college and eventually, higher levels of responsibility once hands on training is completed. The title is so respected that most Pharmacy assistant managers have to be CPhTs. This is where we really excel in getting our students to pass, in that you will sit for the board exam while the material is still fresh in your mind, and will have taken a final that mimics the actual PTCB exam. Most students in a year long program forget a lot, and to go back and relearn what you covered in class 12 months ago is a real challenge to say the least!

The practical experience will come when you are hired and begin your phase 1 and phase 2 training which is required by law. Phase 1 is a shadowing process and lasts for two weeks. You do not handle drugs at this point. When your employer signs off on phase 1, you’ll begin the next phase, which is a hand on training. This can last up to 3 months and doesn't matter if you've come from a 12 month or a 12 week program, it’s all the same for new employees, unless you are already licensed by the state or have documented years of experience as a pharmacy tech.

Q: Where are your classes held?

A: Our classes are online.