American National University was founded in 1886 to provide focused, career-based training for individuals seeking to achieve their professional goals. Today, the university offers credential and degree programs through distance education and blended learning, serving over 1000 students, including 200 international students. ANU's programs prepare students for careers in business, banking, accounting, administration, and other professional fields.

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American National University’s pharmacy technician diploma program is designed to provide you with knowledge, laboratory skills, and field experience to prepare you for entry-level a position as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in helping people live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. In addition to serving as a strong foundation for pursuing an associate’s degree in medical assisting, this diploma program is designed to give you the skills and techniques needed for entry-level employment in a pharmacy at a retail or healthcare facility as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy aide. Show less

Your Learning Experience
American National University’s pharmacy technician diploma program covers a wide range of topics you will need to be successful. You will learn things like pharmacy law, basic chemistry, pharmacy procedures, and medical terminology. You will also gain valuable experience with basic computer operations such as data entry that are vital to maintaining patient records. Emphasis will be placed on:

•Understanding drugs and their applications.
•Learning how to assist the pharmacist in prescription preparation and administration.
•The basics for updating patient profiles, labeling pharmaceutical products, managing inventory, and recognizing trade and generic drug names.
•Learning how to maintain patient records and preparing insurance claims.

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