Last updated: 11/2008

Pharmacy Technician Training & Orientation
e-Book

Can you read the two prescriptions below?

...they are actually quite easy. These are doctor handwriting samples taken from original prescriptions for two very common drugs. Our Online Pharmacy Technician & Orientation Training Program contains 64 of these examples! To find out what these prescriptions actually say, try our FREE Training Demo by Clicking Here

Our Online Pharmacy Technician & Orientation Training Program is designed for students in any area of healthcare, potential pharmacy technicians, and anyone interested in a career in pharmacy or a career anywhere else in the healthcare industry. This program is also a no-nonsense tool designed to aid pharmacies in their hiring process and training programs. This program should be completed and mastered by anyone seeking a job in the pharmacy profession and any other healthcare profession.

Do you know what the abbreviation gtt stands for? How about ung?

These are very common pharmacy abbreviations which you will need to know. To find out what these abbreviations actually mean, try our FREE Training Demo by Clicking Here, or Click Here to order the Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program for only $39.00.

Our Online Pharmacy Technician & Orientation Training Program is designed for people with little or no pharmacy experience and is generic and basic in nature. The goal of this program is to introduce potential pharmacy technicians and students to the very basics of the pharmacy profession...and it's only $39.00!

Do you know what an NDC number is and it's significance?
How about the brand name of the drug Metformin?
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By completing this training program, you should:

gain general and basic knowledge of a typical pharmacy and its operations.
prove to future employers that you are serious about becoming part of their pharmacy team.
feel less intimidated and overwhelmed during their first few weeks of employment.
have an edge on any other non-experienced applicants for a particular pharmacy position.
have an idea of what a typical Pharmacy Technician's duties will entail.
save yourself time and frustration during the in-store training process.
know whether a career in pharmacy may be right for you.
this program is NOT intended as a study guide for the PTCB Exam.
This pharmacy training program is composed of 5 parts and should be completed in the following order:

1) General Pharmacy Information
2) Pharmacy Abbreviations (Sig Codes)
3) Brand – Generic Drug Name Association
4) Prescriber Handwriting Recognition
5) Basic Self-Assessment Quiz

1) General Pharmacy Information
Our program contains 12 pages of "general pharmacy information". If you desire to become a Pharmacy Technician, plan on going to school for pharmacy or desire a career in the healthcare industry, this information will give you an idea of what the pharmacy profession is all about. Starting ANY new job is stressful, but by training yourself with our program, you will have a better idea of the typical processes of a pharmacy and the general duties of a typical Pharmacy Technician.
Information covered includes:

Patient Confidentiality Issues
Duties of a Pharmacy Technician
Customer Service Issues
Special Pharmacy Cash Register Duties and Details
Dosage Forms
Day-Supply Explanation of Significance
Stock Ordering
Formulary Explanation
Pharmacy Terms
Day Supply Calculations
Penicillin & Nitroglycerin Details
Pharmacy Conversions
OTC, Legend & Controlled Substance Explanation
Drug Strength Expressions & Explanations
3rd Party Information and Explanations
Multiple 3rd Party Card Examples with Explanation of Card Content
NDC, DEA and NABP Numbers & Significance
Generic vs Name-Brand Explanations
Details on Stock Bottle Labels
2) Pharmacy Abbreviations (Sig Codes)
Our program contains over 50 of the most common abbreviations (also called "sig codes"). Our program also includes Roman Numerals, many common drug abbreviations and multiple examples of full sig codes. Click Here to check out the FREE demo or Click Here to order the Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program for only $39.00.

3) Brand – Generic Drug Name Association
Our program contains over 55 of some of the most common brand name drugs and their generic names (if the generic form is available). You would not be expected to memorize all of these for your first day at work, but familiarizing yourself with them will only help you memorize them once you start working in the pharmacy. Click Here to check out the FREE demo or Click Here to order the Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program for only $39.00.

4) Prescriber Handwriting Recognition
This program provides over 60 examples of doctor handwriting samples taken from original prescriptions for many common drugs (like the two examples at the top of this page). They are all original handwriting samples taken from many different doctors in multiple practice settings. Reading prescriber's handwriting is one of the most challenging tasks for new pharmacy technicians. By training yourself on our program, deciphering prescriptions will be much easier and less stressful. The Prescriber Handwriting Recognition Program ties together the previous exercises and you will practice reading the drug, determining the quantity, calculating the day-supply and deciphering the directions. Click Here to check out the FREE demo or Click Here to order the Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program for only $39.00.

5) Basic Self-Assessment Quiz
The Self Assessment Quiz can only be accessed after purchasing our Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program. This quiz is comprised of 24 questions and may be taken as many times as needed to achieve a score of at least 75%. Once a minimum score of 75% is achieved, a Certificate of Completion (pictured below) with your name is created along with a copy of your quiz transcript. Multiple copies should be printed down and stapled to your resume and/or job application. You should also keep your certificate on file for future needs.

Take the first step to a new career in the pharmacy industry and Click Here to order and download our Online Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program

Only $39.00 and a few hours of studying may be your ticket to a new and fulfilling career as a Pharmacy Technician!

This Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program is intended for use in the United States only. Pharmacy training for other countries is beyond the scope of this program. The Pharmacy Technician Training and Orientation Program is designed solely for people with little or no pharmacy experience and is generic and basic in nature. The goal of this program is to introduce potential Pharmacy Technicians and students to the very basics of the pharmacy profession. This program is not designed as a study tool for the Certified Pharmacy Technician Board Exam. Regulations vary from region to region, so please contact a local pharmacy to inquire about requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician in your area.