Certified Pharmacy Technician Program
With 1-on-1 career coaching, mentorship & live instruction
How the program works
Apply by September 16. Limited seats available.
Complete online curriculum
In 4 months, complete the core curriculum online, dedicating 10–15 hours per week while working in your current role.
Pass the ExCPT exam
Sit for the ExCPT exam, a 3-hour, 150-question computer-based test. Exam voucher included.
80-150 hour externship
We help you find an externship site to complete your hands-on clinical hours and get fully certified.
Land a full-time job
You'll train with an experienced career coach to help you land a full-time job.
Transform your career with a team behind you
Our flexible, human-guided format means that although you’ll be learning online, you’ll never be learning alone.
Springboard’s proven human-centric approach means you have a team behind you from day one.
A program advisor that supports your progress
Your go-to person for program logistics, crafting study plans, setting goals, and getting the most out of the program.
Healthcare industry experts that guide you
Weekly live interactions with industry experts help you gain a deeper understanding of the content and show you how to apply it to your clinical practice.
A career coach that gives you the edge
Your career coach will help you create a strategy, teach you to network, and practice your interview skills, so you can land the pharmacy technician job you want.
Prepare for ExCPT Certification
We provide exam prep materials from the NHA and an ExCPT exam voucher, so you're ready to certify and start applying for Pharmacy Technician roles as soon as you finish the program.
A mentor dedicated to your learning journey
Mentor-guided learning will help you build skills faster and take your career further as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
Focused review and tutoring
You’ll meet regularly with a PharmTech mentor –both in 1-on-1 and small group settings. Mentors will answer your questions, review concepts from the curriculum in more depth, and provide feedback on your skills.
Coaching
Once trainees themselves, mentors have been in your shoes. They will help motivate you, and build your confidence at each stage.
Industry insight
As a practicing Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), your mentor is a supportive figure “on the inside”who can help you understand what a day in the life of a PharmTech is really like.
Land your first CPhT job with career coaching
Gain a competitive advantage by working with a Career Coach. As you work towards securing your full time role, build confidence interviewing and negotiating your pay.
Career coaching will help you:
Develop a strategy targeting roles that match your goals and interests
Build your professional network online and in-person
Craft a resume, portfolio and LinkedIn profile hiring managers search for
Negotiate your pay and benefits
See where you could work after our program
We partner with leading, local healthcare providers to connect you with externships and full-time job opportunities after certification.
What you’ll learn
Over 5 months, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The curriculum contains interactive activities, live sessions, practice exercises, hands-on toolkits and more to help prepare you for this in-demand role.
SAMPLE UNITS
Pharmacology, Drug Class, and Body Systems
Familiarize youself with various body systems, including diseases, disorders, and treatments. You’ll also learn drug delivery systems, drug administration routes, drug classifications, and commonly used medications for various organ system disorders. You'll also learn about specific classes of antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and dietary supplements for preventive health. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to:
Summarize the basic principles of pharmacology
Identify the diseases and treatments of the:
Cardiovascular and hematologic systems
Respiratory and endocrine systems
Gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems
Integumentary and musculoskeletal systems
Sensory and nervous systems
Identify the benefits and mechanisms of action of different types of medications and dietary supplements in preventing and treating disease
SAMPLE UNITS
How to apply and enroll
Apply by September 16. Classes begin September 21. Limited seats available.
Apply
Complete a 5-7 minute application, where we'll confirm that you meet eligibility criteria.
Chat with Admissions
Chat with an Admissions Manager about your goals for the program, preferred start date and ask any questions.
Take an assessment
Take an assessment to help us determine if the program is a good fit for you.
Enroll
If accepted, an enrollment link will be emailed to you from Springboard, where you can sign up and create your course profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician? Apply now
Spots are limited, and we accept qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Application takes just 2 minutes to complete. Apply today to get early bird pricing and scholarships.