Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/2/2025
Program Description
This one-semester, hybrid course prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and begin a career in the pharmacy field. Designed as short-term career training, the program combines online instruction with in-person lab work to build both knowledge and hands-on skills. Students will learn the basics of pharmacology, prescription processing, pharmacy law, and medication safety, while also developing communication and professional skills essential for the workplace. Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the PTCE and pursue certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PTCB
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Books | $243.00 |
| Fees | $60.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,431.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/2/2025
Program Description
This one-semester, hybrid course prepares students to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and begin a career in the pharmacy field. Designed as short-term career training, the program combines online instruction with in-person lab work to build both knowledge and hands-on skills. Students will learn the basics of pharmacology, prescription processing, pharmacy law, and medication safety, while also developing communication and professional skills essential for the workplace. Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the PTCE and pursue certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Established in 2006
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PTCB
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Other, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 100.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Books | $243.00 |
| Fees | $60.00 |
| Tests | $129.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,431.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction