WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

At Rooted Health Institute, we are committed to creating real pathways into healthcare careers. Our Pharmacy Technician Training Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s pharmacy and healthcare environments. Whether you’re starting fresh or transitioning into healthcare, this program provides the foundation to move forward with purpose.

What You’ll Learn

Our comprehensive 20-module curriculum covers everything needed for entry into the pharmacy field, including:

• Prescription processing and medication safety

• Pharmacy calculations and drug classifications

• Pharmacology and commonly prescribed medications

• Insurance billing and managed care

• Federal pharmacy laws, HIPPA, and regulatory compliance

• Sterile and non-sterile compounding

• Patient interaction and professional communication

• Retail, hospital, and healthcare pharmacy operations

Students gain both technical knowledge and real-world readiness.

Program Highlights

✔ Structured, industry-aligned curriculum
✔ Up to 160 hours of training
✔ Hands-on, career-focused learning
✔ Designed for workforce readiness
✔ Supportive and professional learning environment

✔ Hybrid learning format designed for flexibility and hands-on training

✔ Preparation for the NHA Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT®)

✔ Training in retail, hospital, and healthcare pharmacy settings

✔ Instruction in pharmacy calculations, pharmacology, medication safety, and compounding instruction

✔ Experiential training opportunities designed to support real-world workforce readiness

✔ Career-focused support and professional development preparation

✔ Small cohort learning environment focused on student success

✔ The NHA ExCPT certification has received an ACE (American Council on Education) college credit recommendation, which may support future educational pathways at participating colleges and universities*

⚠️ Transferability of ACE-recommended credits is determined by the receiving institution.

Externship Opportunities

Eligible students may have the opportunity to participate in an externship at an approved pharmacy or healthcare training site.

Externship experiences are designed to help students apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, strengthen workplace skills, and gain exposure to daily pharmacy operations.

Externship placement is not guaranteed and is subject to:

• Site availability

• Student eligibility and academic standing

• Successful completion of required coursework

• Background screening and drug-screening requirements

• Immunization, health, or safety requirements

• Completion of all onboarding requirements established by the training site

• Final approval by Rooted Health Institute and the participating site

Specific externship requirements may vary by location and training partner.

Potential College Credit Opportunity

Students who successfully pass the NHA Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT®) may be eligible for an American Council on Education college credit recommendation.

The ExCPT® certification examination has received an ACE recommendation of:

• Two semester credit hours

• Vocational-certificate category

• Eligibility for an ACE transcript

• Potential consideration toward continuing education

• Potential consideration toward career development

• Potential consideration toward completion of a related educational program

Students should be aware that:

• The ACE transcript must be submitted to the college or university for evaluation

• Each institution establishes its own prior-learning and transfer-credit policies

• Acceptance and application of ACE-recommended credit are determined by the receiving institution

• Recommended credit may not transfer to every college or university

• College credit is not guaranteed

• Rooted Health Institute does not directly award college credit

Students should contact the college or university they are considering to confirm whether ACE-recommended credit will be accepted and how it may apply to their program of study.

Why Choose Rooted Health Institute

We do more than teach—we prepare students for opportunity.

Rooted Health Institute was created to help bridge the gap between education and employment. Our focus is on developing healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable, confident, competent, and prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Students receive a supportive learning experience that combines structured instruction, practical skill development, professional expectations, and career-focused preparation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue entry-level pharmacy technician opportunities in settings such as:

• Retail and community pharmacies

• Hospitals and health systems

• Long-term care pharmacies

• Mail-order and specialty pharmacies

• Medication fulfillment centers

• Managed care and pharmacy benefit organizations

• Other healthcare environments that employ pharmacy technicians

Employment is not guaranteed and may depend on certification, registration, employer requirements, background screening, experience, and applicable state regulations.

Start Your Journey

If you have been waiting for the right time to begin your healthcare career, this is your opportunity to take the next step.

Begin your journey toward becoming a knowledgeable, confident, and workforce-ready pharmacy technician with Rooted Health Institute.

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