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Receive your national NHA-CPhT certificate
100% online followed by in-person externship
Job interview prep and resume services
ASHP/ACPE accredited program
1:1 support from enrollment to employment
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What You’ll Learn
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Weeks 1-4
Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge you need to become a well-rounded pharmacy technician and start diving into pharmacy practice.
Weeks 5-9
Master the ins and outs of pharmacology and get hands-on with pharmacy calculations and prescription medications.
Weeks 10-14
Develop skills in processing and dispensing prescriptions, and prepare for the NHA ExCPT Exam with mock tests and a comprehensive review of key pharmacy concepts.
Weeks 15+
Apply everything you learned online and earn clinical hours in a pharmacy setting. Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.
Online Pharmacy Tech classes at your own schedule
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Graduate from high school or complete your GED
In Montana, you must have a high school diploma or GED to work as a pharmacy technician. You will need proof of your education for your license application.
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Enroll in & complete a pharmacy technician training course
Montana does not require pharmacy techs to complete a training course, but it does require them to pass a national certification exam.
Stepful’s online program prepares students to pass the National Healthcareer Association’s ExCPT exam, one of the two exams accepted by Montana’s Board of Pharmacy. Coursework covers essential topics like basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. It also covers medication safety, pharmaceutical ethics, and pharmacy law.
So, not only will the training course prepare you for the exam, but it will help you stand out among job applicants.
One way to ensure that you are choosing a legitimate training program is to make sure it is accredited by a nationally recognized organization. Stepful’s program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), a sign that our students receive a high-quality education.
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Gain hands-on experience through an externship
Many aspiring pharmacy technicians complete an externship to get real-world experience. Externships provide the opportunity to work alongside pharmacists in settings like hospitals, retail pharmacies, and long-term care facilities.
Stepful has partner pharmacies across the country that provide externships. While students are responsible for securing these opportunities, Stepful assists them throughout the externship process, from finding a placement to completing it successfully.*
*Please note that students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m., to be eligible for externship support.
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Pass a pharmacy technician certification exam
To become a pharmacy technician in Montana, you must pass a national certification exam such as the NHA ExCPT or PTCB exam.
Stepful’s program is 100% online and can prepare you to take a certification exam in only 4 months. Stepful’s students have a 75% pass rate on the NHA exam, which is 12 points higher than the national average.
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Start your career as a certified pharmacy technician
After passing the exam, you must apply for a Montana Board of Pharmacy license to work as a pharmacy technician in the state.
With your certification and license, you are ready to begin your career as a certified pharmacy technician. Pharmacy techs work in many healthcare settings, from retail pharmacies to hospitals to nursing homes.
During your job search, Stepful provides coaching and support, including resume reviews, mock interviews and notifications of job openings.
We want you to land your dream job, and we will help you make it a reality.
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Montana requires pharmacy technicians to obtain a license from the Board of Pharmacy. To apply, you must pay a fee, submit your high school diploma or equivalency certificate, and show proof of your national certification.
You can find all the details and the application at the Montana Board of Pharmacy website.
Healthcare is a growing field. The demand for pharmacy technicians, in particular, keeps increasing nationwide.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), demand for pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032. This growth is expected to result in approximately 47,400 job openings each year over the decade, primarily due to the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
In Montana, pharmacy technician jobs offer a stable and rewarding career path. As of May 2023, Montana employs approximately 1,340 pharmacy technicians, which means there are 2.67 pharmacy tech jobs for every 1,000 jobs in the state.
Pharmacy techs in Montana make a decent salary, with an average salary of $43,270 per year, or $20.80 an hour.
The highest concentration of pharmacy technician positions can be found in these areas:
- The Billings metro area has 230 pharmacy techs
- The Missoula metro area has 210 pharmacy techs
- The Great Falls metro area has 130 pharmacy techs
The rest of the positions are spread across non-metropolitan regions of the state.
With Stepful’s online pharmacy technician training, you can quickly gain the skills needed to enter this growing field and start a fulfilling career in Montana.
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Professional organizations can provide pharmacy technicians with continuing education opportunities, career resources, and networking connections. Here are some organizations that support pharmacy technicians:
- Montana Pharmacy Association (MPA): This Montana-based organization supports technicians as an integral part of their community. They believe that the team connection between pharmacists and technicians works to further the entire profession of pharmacy.
- National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA): This national organization provides certification preparation, continuing education, and career resources.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB): This national organization offers certification exams and continuing education to maintain credentials.
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