Highlights
Learn essential pharmacy and medical lab skills online. Prepare for national exams and gain hands-on knowledge for healthcare careers.
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- No Experience Required
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- 2 Months Access
- Beginner Friendly
Launch a Healthcare Career with Expert Skills Courses
The pharmacy and medical laboratory fields are among the fastest-growing healthcare support sectors in the U.S. — and both are accessible without a four-year degree. These self-paced online courses give you the foundational knowledge and industry-recognized credentials to step confidently into either field.
Two of the fastest-growing healthcare support careers, one place to start. Pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and compounding labs while medical lab technicians support clinical testing and diagnostics in hospitals and reference labs. Take one course or combine both for a complete healthcare credential at a significant saving.
The Course Options
Option 1 — Online Pharmacy Technician Course
Covers drug classifications, pharmacy law, prescription processing, and board exam prep for the PTCE and ExCPT certifications — ideal for careers in retail, hospital, or compounding pharmacy.
Option 2 — Online Medical Lab Technician Course
Covers diagnostic science, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, specimen processing, and lab safety — building the skills needed for clinical laboratory roles in hospitals and testing facilities.
Option 3 — Pharmacy & Medical Lab Technician Bundle
Both courses included! Save significantly versus buying separately and gain a complete dual-credential healthcare pathway with 2 months access per course.
Pharmacy Technician — What You'll Learn
- Drug Classifications — Understand drug categories, mechanisms of action, common brand and generic names, and how pharmacological interactions affect patient care
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics — Navigate federal and state pharmacy regulations, controlled substance schedules, HIPAA compliance, and technician scope of practice
- Prescription Processing — Master the end-to-end process of receiving, interpreting, filling, and verifying prescriptions across retail and institutional pharmacy settings
- Board Exam Preparation — Prepare for the PTCE and ExCPT national credentialing exams with targeted review, practice questions, and exam-day strategies
Medical Lab Technician — What You'll Learn
- Diagnostic Science Fundamentals — Learn the principles of laboratory testing, clinical significance of results, reference ranges, and how lab findings inform patient diagnosis and treatment
- Hematology & Urinalysis — Perform and interpret complete blood counts, differential analysis, and urinalysis procedures; identify abnormal findings in clinical samples
- Microbiology & Specimen Processing — Understand specimen collection techniques, chain of custody, microorganism identification, and standard procedures for handling clinical samples
- Lab Safety & Quality Control — Apply OSHA safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality assurance practices required in regulated clinical laboratory environments
Course Essentials
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Access
2 Months of Full Course Access per course from enrollment date
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Certificate
Digital Certificate of Completion issued upon passing the final exam
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Devices
Study on any device — computer, tablet, or smartphone
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Upgrade
Optional personalized hard-copy diploma available per course (additional fee)
Prerequisites & Requirements
No prior science, medical, or healthcare experience required — these courses are designed for complete beginners and career changers entering the healthcare field.
Who This Course Is For
- Career Changers looking to enter the stable, growing healthcare support sector without committing to a multi-year degree program
- Aspiring Pharmacy Technicians ready to prepare for national board exams (PTCE/ExCPT) and pursue roles in retail pharmacy, hospital dispensing, or compounding
- Future Lab Professionals interested in clinical testing, diagnostics, and hands-on laboratory support work in hospitals, reference labs, or outpatient facilities
Certification & Redemption Details
Fine Print
Note: Your Groupon purchase includes 2 months of access to your course(s). After 2 months, you may extend access for a monthly subscription fee of $12.00, charged directly by the merchant on their website — this fee is not included in the Groupon purchase price. Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate is available for an additional fee not included in the Groupon purchase price.
Limit 3 per person(s), may buy 1 additional as gift(s). Consultation required before service. If you are ineligible, a refund will be provided. May be repurchased every 30 days. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
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