Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/23/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 8/22/2025

Program Description

College of Lake County's Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and experience to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician and obtain employment in the industry. The program is 11 months in length and will consist of classroom, hands-on simulation laboratory and clinical rotations. Graduation from the program will provide students with the education and certificate necessary to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®). Upon completion of this program, students must take the PTCE exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Established in 2020

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information.11
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth.2
Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities?Y
Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?Y
Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990?Y
Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

19351 W. Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-2789

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

College of Lake County

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: PTCE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree, Employment

32 Weeks ( 705.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,287.00
Books$427.00
Fees$809.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$93.00
Total Cost$4,616.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

An individual will be admitted to the college by completing the Student Admission Form found at www.clcillinois.edu/apply. The college serves those who are high school graduates, others who are 18 years of age or older, and individuals under 18 years of age who meet established criteria. College of Lake County's Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and experience to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician and obtain employment in the industry. The program is 11 months in length and will consist of classroom, hands-on simulation laboratory and clinical rotations. Graduation from the program will provide students with the education and certificate necessary to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®). Upon completion of this program, students must take the PTCE exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - College Reading and Writing Readiness
  • Writing - College Reading and Writing Readiness
  • Other - 18 years old; Proof of immunizations

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 1
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/23/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 8/22/2025

Program Description

College of Lake County's Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and experience to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician and obtain employment in the industry. The program is 11 months in length and will consist of classroom, hands-on simulation laboratory and clinical rotations. Graduation from the program will provide students with the education and certificate necessary to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®). Upon completion of this program, students must take the PTCE exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Established in 2020

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Local Information

The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information.11
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth.2
Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities?Y
Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?Y
Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990?Y
Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

19351 W. Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-2789

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

College of Lake County

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Industry Standard: PTCE

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree, Employment

32 Weeks ( 705.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,287.00
Books$427.00
Fees$809.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$93.00
Total Cost$4,616.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

An individual will be admitted to the college by completing the Student Admission Form found at www.clcillinois.edu/apply. The college serves those who are high school graduates, others who are 18 years of age or older, and individuals under 18 years of age who meet established criteria. College of Lake County's Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and experience to become a nationally certified pharmacy technician and obtain employment in the industry. The program is 11 months in length and will consist of classroom, hands-on simulation laboratory and clinical rotations. Graduation from the program will provide students with the education and certificate necessary to sit for the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®). Upon completion of this program, students must take the PTCE exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - College Reading and Writing Readiness
  • Writing - College Reading and Writing Readiness
  • Other - 18 years old; Proof of immunizations

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction