Certification Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2025

Program Description

The 60-hour Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares participants for the state licensing process. After completing this program, participants will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of federal and OSHA requirements relating to the preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals; Perform conversions and calculations relating to sterile and non-sterile compounding; Identify common medication errors and apply corrections to avoid them; Use common pharmacy billing and inventory practices; Demonstrate knowledge of drug classifications and therapeutic agents and their applications in prescription treatment. Cost includes tuition, uniform, and CPR certification.

Established in 2003

CIP: 51-0799 Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

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Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

PTCB

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: PTCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

7 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,418.00
Total Cost$1,418.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

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Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Classroom Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Certification Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2025

Program Description

The 60-hour Pharmacy Technician Training Program prepares participants for the state licensing process. After completing this program, participants will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of federal and OSHA requirements relating to the preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals; Perform conversions and calculations relating to sterile and non-sterile compounding; Identify common medication errors and apply corrections to avoid them; Use common pharmacy billing and inventory practices; Demonstrate knowledge of drug classifications and therapeutic agents and their applications in prescription treatment. Cost includes tuition, uniform, and CPR certification.

Established in 2003

CIP: 51-0799 Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

PTCB

Quality Assurance

  • Industry Standard: PTCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

7 Weeks ( 60.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,418.00
Total Cost$1,418.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Contact Provider

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Classroom Instruction