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Pharmacy Technician Essentials

Coursera · Coursera · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.8/5

Champ rating

8.8/10

Duration

6 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

35

Master the fundamental skills and knowledge required to work as a pharmacy technician in modern healthcare settings. Learn medication handling, pharmacy operations, and patient interaction principles essential for this critical healthcare role.

What you'll get

Understand pharmacy operations and workflow management

Master medication handling and safety protocols

Learn dosage calculations and prescription processing

Develop patient communication and customer service skills

Prepare for pharmacy technician certification exams

Fit

Best for

Nurses

Healthcare Aides

Fitness Trainers

Counselors

Not ideal for

Experts seeking deep specialization

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

None

Pricing

Free to audit, $39 for certificate

Certification

Certificate

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