Launch your pharmacy career in just 4 weeks. AVI's Pharmacy Technician program prepares you for the PTCB CPhT and NHA ExCPT certification exams and in-demand roles at retail pharmacies, hospitals, and specialty pharmacies.
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Technician program at AVI Career Training is an 80 clock-hour theory-based certificate program. Students master pharmacy practice, pharmacology, drug classifications, pharmaceutical law, and medication dispensing operations — all in a focused, intensive 4-week format.
Graduates are eligible to sit for both the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) CPhT examination and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) ExCPT examination. Our SOC Code is 29-2052 and CIP Code is 51.0805.
Course Curriculum
A focused, theory-based curriculum covering every domain tested on the PTCB CPhT and NHA ExCPT certification examinations.
PTCB & NHA Exam Content
Our curriculum prepares you for every domain tested on both the PTCB CPhT and NHA ExCPT certification examinations.
Class Schedule
What You Will Master
Career Opportunities
Certified Pharmacy Technicians are in demand across retail and clinical pharmacy settings in the DC Metro area and nationwide.
Admission Requirements
AVI Career Training is committed to welcoming qualified applicants who are ready to pursue a career in healthcare. Admission is open to all without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, or national origin.
Graduation Requirements
Students must meet all requirements below to receive their Pharmacy Technician certificate and be eligible to sit for the PTCB CPhT and NHA ExCPT examinations.
Why AVI Career Training
AVI Career Training is accredited by NACCAS and approved for Title IV federal financial aid, GI Bill®, and WIOA workforce programs.
Learn from credentialed healthcare professionals who bring real-world pharmacy and clinical experience to every class session.
Title IV Pell Grants, federal student loans, GI Bill® benefits, and WIOA workforce training funds may be available to eligible students.
Our curriculum prepares you to sit for BOTH the PTCB CPhT and NHA ExCPT exams — giving you two credential paths and maximum employer appeal.
Complete your certificate and become exam-eligible in just 4 weeks — the fastest path to a pharmacy career in Northern Virginia.
Located in Vienna, VA — minutes from Tysons Corner and the DC Metro, giving graduates access to hundreds of pharmacy employers in the region.
Apply today or contact our admissions team to learn about upcoming start dates, financial aid options, and what to expect in your first week.
AVI Career Training · Vienna, VA · (703) 281-1122