Credentials You Earn

Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.

PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Issued by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) — nationally recognized in this field

National certification recognized by all 50 states. Required for employment in most pharmacy settings.

Validity: 2 years (60 CE hours to renew)

ExCPT Certification

Issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — nationally recognized in this field

Alternative national pharmacy technician certification accepted by major retail and hospital pharmacies.

Validity: 2 years

Sterile Compounding Certificate

Issued by Elevate for Humanity — nationally recognized in this field

Competency-based assessment covering USP 797 sterile compounding procedures and aseptic technique.

CPR / First Aid / AED

Issued by American Heart Association — nationally recognized in this field

Nationally accredited emergency response certification required by most healthcare employers.

Validity: 2 years

HIPAA Compliance Certificate

Issued by Elevate for Humanity — nationally recognized in this field

Training in patient privacy, PHI handling, and HIPAA regulations for pharmacy settings.

Full credential disclosure and issuing-authority mapping

Training to Employment Pathway

How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.

Step 1 · Training
16 weeks · Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (20 hrs/week)
Step 2 · Credential
PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB))
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including CVS Health
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Retail Pharmacy Technician · $32,000–$40,000
Step 6 · Advancement
Senior Pharmacy Technician ($38,000–$45,000)

Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $30,000–$50,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

1

Pharmacy Foundations & Law

·Pharmacy settings: retail, hospital, mail-order, compounding
·Pharmacy technician roles and scope of practice
·Federal pharmacy law: FDCA, CSA, OBRA-90, Combat Methamphetamine Act
·State-specific regulations and Board of Pharmacy requirements
·HIPAA and patient privacy in pharmacy
·DEA schedules I–V and controlled substance handling

2

Pharmaceutical Calculations

·Metric system conversions
·Dimensional analysis for dosage calculations
·Concentration and dilution calculations
·IV flow rate calculations (mL/hr, gtt/min)
·Pediatric and weight-based dosing
·Business math: markup, discount, inventory turnover

3

Pharmacology

·Drug classification systems
·Top 200 medications: brand/generic names
·Mechanism of action by drug class
·Common side effects and contraindications
·Drug interactions and therapeutic duplications
·OTC medications and patient counseling boundaries

4

Prescription Processing & Insurance

·Reading and interpreting prescriptions
·Sig codes and medical abbreviations
·NDC numbers and drug identification
·Third-party insurance processing
·Prior authorizations and formulary management
·Pharmacy software systems (simulated)

5

Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding

·USP 797 standards for sterile compounding
·Aseptic technique and garbing procedures
·Laminar airflow hood operation
·IV admixture preparation
·Non-sterile compounding: creams, suspensions, capsules
·Quality assurance and beyond-use dating

6

Certification Prep & Career Placement

·PTCB exam format: 90 questions, 2 hours, 4 domains
·Full-length practice exams with score analysis
·Weak-area review and targeted study plans
·Resume building for pharmacy positions
·Mock interviews with pharmacy hiring scenarios
·Employer introductions and placement support

Funding & How to Start

ETPL-listed — workforce funding may cover tuition

Indiana ETPL-listed. FSSA IMPACT and WIOA Title I funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

Indiana ETPLWIOAWorkforce Ready GrantFSSA IMPACT

Is this program fundable?

Yes — for eligible Indiana residents

Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.

Self-pay option: $4,200 (payment plans available) — WIOA and Next Level Jobs funding accepted. Payment plans available for self-pay students.

How workforce funding works →

Indiana Career Connect

Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.

Go to Indiana Career Connect

How to start the funding process

Go to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.

1
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
2
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
3
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
4
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.

Indiana Career Connect (online)Find nearest WorkOne center

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

CVS Health
Walgreens
Local independent pharmacies (onboarding)

Placement Pipeline

Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.

Pharmacy Technician — PTCB CPhT exam prep in 10 weeks.

Pharmacy Technician

Program at a Glance