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Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Pharmazeutisch-technische/r Assistent/in

The training to become a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) is a nationally regulated 3-year full-time vocational training program conducted at vocational schools and in pharmacies. It provides comprehensive pharmaceutical knowledge and qualifies individuals to support pharmacists in dispensing and manufacturing medications.

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What you do

  • Advising customers on medications and health products
  • Dispensing prescription and over-the-counter drugs
  • Preparing ointments, solutions, and other individual prescriptions
  • Checking and storing medicines, as well as inventory management
  • Performing simple laboratory tests and quality controls
  • Documenting pharmaceutical processes and managing patient files
  • Ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations in the pharmacy

Requirements

  • Secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss)
  • Very good German language skills (at least B2 level)
  • Interest in natural sciences (chemistry, biology)
  • Diligence, sense of responsibility, and accuracy
  • Communication skills and empathy in dealing with customers
  • Manual dexterity for medication preparation
  • Reliability and teamwork skills

Career prospects

  1. 1Working in public pharmacies
  2. 2Employment in hospital pharmacies
  3. 3Working in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., quality assurance)
  4. 4Further training, e.g., to become a certified specialist in health and social services
  5. 5Possibility to pursue higher education (e.g., pharmacy, if university entrance qualification is met)

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 1,100 to 1,300 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

How long is the Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung?

The Ausbildung takes 3 years.

What German level do I need for a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung?

Secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss); Very good German language skills (at least B2 level); Interest in natural sciences (chemistry, biology); Diligence, sense of responsibility, and accuracy.

Where can I find open Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (PTA)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.