Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support pharmacists by providing assistance during patient consultation, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties. With the tremendous national pharmacist shortage and the expected 30 increase in the number of prescriptions dispensed over the next few years, the need for better skilled pharmacy technicians has risen dramatically. These skilled technicians are performing their ever-changing expanding job responsibilities under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists. These drug preparation duties may include interpreting prescription orders, maintaining patient records, packaging and labeling medication, maintaining drug supply, inventory, billing and crediting patients, compounding medications, preparing sterile products, and performing computer entries.
Established in 1985
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 908.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,928.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $937.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,100.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,265.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. Students must complete an application for admission and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. An application to the program must be submitted by November 1 for spring admission and May 1 for fall admission.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
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
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support pharmacists by providing assistance during patient consultation, counter dispensing operations, and prescription preparation keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties. With the tremendous national pharmacist shortage and the expected 30 increase in the number of prescriptions dispensed over the next few years, the need for better skilled pharmacy technicians has risen dramatically. These skilled technicians are performing their ever-changing expanding job responsibilities under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists. These drug preparation duties may include interpreting prescription orders, maintaining patient records, packaging and labeling medication, maintaining drug supply, inventory, billing and crediting patients, compounding medications, preparing sterile products, and performing computer entries.
Established in 1985
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 908.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,928.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $937.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,100.00 |
| Total Cost | $9,265.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room #4461. Students must complete an application for admission and take the ASSET/COMPASS placement test. An application to the program must be submitted by November 1 for spring admission and May 1 for fall admission.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
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