A Pharmacy Technician program can prepare you for positions in health care facilities, hospitals, and pharmacies. The program helps develop strong customer service skills to interact with patients. Technicians manage inventories, count and measure medication, and use computers to log information. This program can take 1 to 2 years, earning a diploma or an associate degree.
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study, or confers an academic degree. Diplomas generally take 1 year to complete.
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