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Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Specialization
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Pharmacy Technician Fundamentals Specialization

Foundational Pharmacy Technician Career Training. Start your pharmacy career by learning the essentials of dosages, prescriptions, anatomy, and the soft skills essential to any healthcare career.

Jennifer Zabel
Dr. Sherrie B. Moore

Instructors: Jennifer Zabel

Sponsored by IEM UEM Group

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(203 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Understand the different roles of the pharmacy technician

  • Apply knowledge of pharmacology, documentation, and inventory management in the pharmacy

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What you'll learn

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Skills you'll gain

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What you'll learn

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Skills you'll gain

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