Pharmacy Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, therefore, it's a great time to train in this growing field. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare themselves for national certification. Students will learn pharmacy medical terminology, how read and interpret prescriptions, and define generic and brand name drugs. Please visit ed2go.com/careertraining/ivcc for complete details about this course.
Students also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship.
This program is entirely online. Once registered, students will have twelve (12) months to complete.
Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). In order to sit for the national certification exam, students must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Quality Assurance
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
50 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,295.00 |
| Books | $3,343.00 |
| Fees | $2,925.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,563.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students are required to complete an IVCC Continuing Education Registration Form and submit it to the Continuing Education Center. For assistance, call 815-224-0427 or visit www.ivcc.edu/enroll.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - Placement test
- Prerequisites - Current CPR Card, SFC 1000
- Other - CNA, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/30/2026
Program Description
Pharmacy technicians have become indispensable to the health care industry, therefore, it's a great time to train in this growing field. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to qualify for entry-level positions in pharmacies as well as prepare themselves for national certification. Students will learn pharmacy medical terminology, how read and interpret prescriptions, and define generic and brand name drugs. Please visit ed2go.com/careertraining/ivcc for complete details about this course.
Students also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship.
This program is entirely online. Once registered, students will have twelve (12) months to complete.
Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). In order to sit for the national certification exam, students must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Illinois Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Quality Assurance
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
50 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,295.00 |
| Books | $3,343.00 |
| Fees | $2,925.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,563.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students are required to complete an IVCC Continuing Education Registration Form and submit it to the Continuing Education Center. For assistance, call 815-224-0427 or visit www.ivcc.edu/enroll.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - Placement test
- Prerequisites - Current CPR Card, SFC 1000
- Other - CNA, Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)