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4-Month online CA Pharmacy Technician course
Receive your national NHA-CPhT certificate
100% online followed by in-person externship
Job interview prep and resume services
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 Nebraska, pharmacy technicians must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Registration with the state also requires that you have not been convicted of any drug-related misdemeanor or felony within the past 5 years.
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Enroll in & complete a pharmacy technician training course
A pharmacy technician training course prepares you for the certification exam and your future job responsibilities. Stepful’s coursework covers essential topics like basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. It also covers medication safety, pharmaceutical ethics, and pharmacy law.
Stepful’s program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), a sign to employers that our students receive a high-quality education.
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Gain hands-on experience through an externship
Externships offer crucial hands-on training. They 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 offer 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
Nebraska does not require pharmacy technicians to be certified. However, many employers prefer or require certification for those they hire.
Stepful’s training program thoroughly prepares students to take the NHA’s ExCPT exam. Stepful students have a 75% pass rate on the exam, which is 12 points above the national average.
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Start your career as a certified pharmacy technician
Once your training and certification are complete, you’ll be ready to register with the state of Nebraska and look for a job.
Pharmacy technicians in Nebraska work in many settings. There are even work-from-home options.
A quick search of job sites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter will show you how many job listings exist for certified pharmacy techs in Nebraska.
Stepful’s career support team helps students with resume building, job applications, and interview coaching to ensure a successful transition into the workforce.
While certification is not mandatory for pharmacy technicians in Nebraska, many employers prefer or require it. Earning a national pharmacy technician certification demonstrates competency in pharmacology, medication safety, and pharmacy law and can help you stand out among job applicants.
Should you choose to move from Nebraska, having a national certification could help you get a license and a job in other states.
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All pharmacy technicians in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska DHHS. Registration requires completion of an application and payment of the fee.
You can see all the requirements and the application on the Nebraska DHHS Pharmacy Technician Registration page.
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.
Pharmacy technician jobs in Nebraska offer stability and opportunities for growth. As of May 2023, approximately 2,560 pharmacy technicians work across the state, which is 2.56 pharmacy techs for every 1,000 jobs in Nebraska.
Pharmacy techs in Nebraska made good money, with an average salary of $40,610 annually, or $19.52 an hour.
The highest concentration of pharmacy technician positions can be found in these areas:
- The Omaha metro area has 1,250 jobs.
- The Lincoln metro area has 460 jobs.
- The Sioux City area has 230 jobs.
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 Nebraska.
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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:
- Nebraska Pharmacists Association: This is a Nebraska-focused organization whose mission is to protect, promote, and support pharmacists, technicians, and students by fostering the personal and professional growth of our members.
- 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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