Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
The Professional Pharmacy Technician Training is designed to teach students the fundamentals and particulars of being a pharmacy technician. The program is geared towards a variety of students including those interested in becoming pharmacy students, or those with a healthcare background looking to strengthen their current skills. The 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 prepares students to sit for the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) ExCPT exam.
Note: This program is not accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Students who successfully complete the program and pass the ExCPT will have a nationally recognized credential, but will need to meet state licensure requirements separately.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 68.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,999.00 |
Financial Aid
- PATH funding, non-credit scholarships
Application Procedure
For questions regarding this program, please email careertraining@mchenry.edu. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
The Professional Pharmacy Technician Training is designed to teach students the fundamentals and particulars of being a pharmacy technician. The program is geared towards a variety of students including those interested in becoming pharmacy students, or those with a healthcare background looking to strengthen their current skills. The 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 prepares students to sit for the NHA (National Healthcareer Association) ExCPT exam.
Note: This program is not accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Students who successfully complete the program and pass the ExCPT will have a nationally recognized credential, but will need to meet state licensure requirements separately.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 68.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,999.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,999.00 |
Financial Aid
- PATH funding, non-credit scholarships
Application Procedure
For questions regarding this program, please email careertraining@mchenry.edu. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes