Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2023
Program Description
The Professional Pharmacy Technician is an introductory course that is designed to teach students the fundamentals and particluars of becoming a pharmacy technician. This class introduces students to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions and daily pharmacy operations. This program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on the job training is still a part of pharmacy training. This course is also designed to introduce students interested in pharmacy to the basic concepts of pharmacy calculations. Students will have the opportunity to understand and practice math concepts and calculations needed to become a certified pharmacy technician. Students will have the opportunity to complete a 60 hour hands on experience externship in a pharmacy setting.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Morton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
15 Weeks ( 165.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,369.00 |
| Books | $150.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $130.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,899.00 |
Financial Aid
- Payment plan offered through Morton College
Application Procedure
The Career Coach or student should contact the Career Services Office at 708-656-8000 ext. 2468 to make an appointment to have the exploration form completed. Prerequisite courses and placement tests may be required which will increase total costs. Students are responsible for taking college placement test (when needed). All information is current as of Fall 2020 and is subject to change. Student must have picture ID or proof of residency.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Reading,Writing and Speaking English
- Other - Physical requirements-hand on eye coordination, finger ability, ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2023
Program Description
The Professional Pharmacy Technician is an introductory course that is designed to teach students the fundamentals and particluars of becoming a pharmacy technician. This class introduces students to various pharmacy practice settings and covers drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions and daily pharmacy operations. This program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on the job training is still a part of pharmacy training. This course is also designed to introduce students interested in pharmacy to the basic concepts of pharmacy calculations. Students will have the opportunity to understand and practice math concepts and calculations needed to become a certified pharmacy technician. Students will have the opportunity to complete a 60 hour hands on experience externship in a pharmacy setting.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Morton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
15 Weeks ( 165.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,369.00 |
| Books | $150.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $130.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $225.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,899.00 |
Financial Aid
- Payment plan offered through Morton College
Application Procedure
The Career Coach or student should contact the Career Services Office at 708-656-8000 ext. 2468 to make an appointment to have the exploration form completed. Prerequisite courses and placement tests may be required which will increase total costs. Students are responsible for taking college placement test (when needed). All information is current as of Fall 2020 and is subject to change. Student must have picture ID or proof of residency.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Reading,Writing and Speaking English
- Other - Physical requirements-hand on eye coordination, finger ability, ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes