Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/20/2026

Program Description

Graduates of this program know medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and pharmacy math. They understand the theory of pharmacy practice. Graduates can receive, interpret, input, and fill prescriptions, and can use software programs to complete these tasks. They can perform pharmacy tasks in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Graduates value the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations, honesty and integrity, compassion for patients, and patient confidentiality.

Established in 2011

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
1400 West Normantown Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(651) 238-1721
6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
2363 Sequoia Drive
Suite 131
Aurora, IL 60506
(651) 238-1721

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Board of Higher Education

Education Information

Other

40 Weeks ( 500.00 Hours / 38.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$10,222.00
Fees$2,460.00
Total Cost$12,682.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • Institutional grants, federal work-study

Application Procedure

When youve chosen the program that best meets your needs, apply for admission by submitting or completing the following steps and as determined by your program: 5 Application and enrollment agreement 5 Attestation of high school graduation or equivalency 5 Rasmussen College entrance placement assessment(s), if applicable 5 Non-Cognitive assessment, if applicable 5 Experiential online orientation course, unless exempted 5 Financial arrangements have been initiated 5 Background check: Select programs require prospective students completion of a background check 5 Prospective student immunizations, as required by program 5 Transcripts, official transcripts, as required by program 5 International student documentation, as required 5 Select programs have program specific admissions requirements in addition to all general Rasmussen College admissions requirements. See the admissions requirements for these programs within the applicable program page of the catalog.

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 3/20/2026

Program Description

Graduates of this program know medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and pharmacy math. They understand the theory of pharmacy practice. Graduates can receive, interpret, input, and fill prescriptions, and can use software programs to complete these tasks. They can perform pharmacy tasks in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Graduates value the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations, honesty and integrity, compassion for patients, and patient confidentiality.

Established in 2011

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
1400 West Normantown Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(651) 238-1721
6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
2363 Sequoia Drive
Suite 131
Aurora, IL 60506
(651) 238-1721

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Board of Higher Education

Education Information

Other

40 Weeks ( 500.00 Hours / 38.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$10,222.00
Fees$2,460.00
Total Cost$12,682.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships
  • Institutional grants, federal work-study

Application Procedure

When youve chosen the program that best meets your needs, apply for admission by submitting or completing the following steps and as determined by your program: 5 Application and enrollment agreement 5 Attestation of high school graduation or equivalency 5 Rasmussen College entrance placement assessment(s), if applicable 5 Non-Cognitive assessment, if applicable 5 Experiential online orientation course, unless exempted 5 Financial arrangements have been initiated 5 Background check: Select programs require prospective students completion of a background check 5 Prospective student immunizations, as required by program 5 Transcripts, official transcripts, as required by program 5 International student documentation, as required 5 Select programs have program specific admissions requirements in addition to all general Rasmussen College admissions requirements. See the admissions requirements for these programs within the applicable program page of the catalog.

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
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction