Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
- 10 Hours On-Demand
- Downloadable Resources
- ACPE-accredited / BPTS-recognized
Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and ensure the efficient operation of your pharmacy. Enroll in our Supply Chain Management Certificate program and take the first step towards becoming an expert in supply chain management.
Enroll Now and elevate your pharmacy career with the Supply Chain Management Certificate!
$79 – Members
$99 – Non Members
Eligibility Requirements:
CPhT-certified through either NHA or PTCB and/or Registered with their State Board of Pharmacy
How This Course Works:
- Participants must complete four separate online learning modules (totaling four hours), each comprised of a recorded webinar and a module quiz.
- A passing score of 70% or higher is required for each quiz.
- After completing the self-study modules, participants must pass a comprehensive final exam with a score of 70% or higher.
NPTA's Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
Master the Essentials of Supply Chain Management
Extended knowledge of supply chain management can significantly enhance your understanding of how a pharmacy can maximize its assets and resources, respond swiftly to customer demands, and plan inventory and other operations efficiently. The Supply Chain Management Certificate equips you with the skills needed to excel in these critical areas.
Why Earn the Supply Chain Management Certificate?
This certificate demonstrates your expertise in pharmacy-related purchasing and inventory management. It showcases your ability to contribute to the efficient operation of a pharmacy, ensuring resources are used effectively and customer needs are met promptly.
What You’ll Learn:
- Supply Chain Concepts and Terminology: Familiarize yourself with key concepts and terminology related to supply chain management.
- Supply Chain Logistics & Operations: Gain expertise in the logistics and operational aspects of the supply chain.
- Supply Chain Planning & Sourcing: Learn how to plan and source effectively to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure smooth operations.
- Asset and Resource Utilization: Learn how to put a pharmacy’s assets and resources to optimal use.
- Customer Demand Response: Develop strategies to allow ease of response to customer demands.
- Inventory and Operations Planning: Gain insights into creating effective plans to handle inventory and other operations smoothly.
Unlock Your Advanced Skills:
With the Supply Chain Management Certificate, you’ll showcase your advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Basic Supply Chain Management: Understand the fundamentals of supply chain management and its importance in pharmacy operations.
- Inventory Control: Learn best practices for managing and controlling inventory efficiently.
- Purchasing Skills and Best Practices: Develop advanced purchasing skills and learn best practices to ensure smooth procurement processes.
- Handling Drug Shortages: Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle drug shortages effectively and maintain supply continuity.
What’s Included:
- Module 1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Module 2: Pharmacy Supply Chain Logistics & Operations: Transportation, Storage & Handling
- Module 3: Pharmacy Supply Chain Logistics & Operations: Inventory Control
- Module 4: Pharmacy Supply Chain Logistics & Operations: Purchasing
- Module 5: Pharmacy Supply Chain Logistics & Operations: Returns & Reverse Logistics
- Module 6: Pharmacy Supply Chain Planning
- Module 7: Pharmacy Supply Chain Sourcing
as of June 2024
Affordable & Accessible: The NPTA Difference
Affordable.
NPTA believes that pharmacy technicians should earn more – not pay more…which is why we offer the most affordable options for advanced CPhT training programs.
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for 4 contact hours.
NPTA has long been the recognized industry leader in advanced training programs and specialty certifications for pharmacy technicians. Since 1999, we have provided advanced training programs and specialty certifications to over 24,000 CPhTs.
Accessible.
NPTA training programs are available to all CPhTs (NHA or PTCB) and are available as online, on-demand courses.
Technicians enrolled in the program are required to complete 4 hours online self-study. You can be trained and prepared to sit for your BPTS certificate exam within days.
NPTA also offers affordable options for site licenses to schools and employers interested in offering one or more of our advanced training programs. To learn more – click here.
FAQs
Individuals must be nationally certified pharmacy technicians (CPhT) through either NHA or PTCB, and/or be registered/licensed by their State Board of Pharmacy.
This course is ACPE-accredited for 4 hours of continuing pharmacy education. This course is also recognized by the Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) for the Billing & Reimbursement Certificate exam.
This is a self-directed course, meaning that the majority of the program is available online and on-demand to fit into your desired pace and schedule. It has been accredited for 4.0 contact hours.
The list price for this course is $79 for active NPTA members or $99 for non-members.
