Pharmacy Technician (voucher included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/1/2023
Program Description
This program will prepare you for entry-level pharmacy technician positions by teaching you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. The Pharmacy Technician Program will give you hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through and online lab module. You will learn what information is necessary to process prescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock prescriptions. The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care and interaction, and charges and reimbursement. You will learn everything you need to know to pass the National Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certiication Board (PTCB). You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship course is self-paced and upon registration student will receive 12 months to complete the course.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,075.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Other - Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician (voucher included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/1/2023
Program Description
This program will prepare you for entry-level pharmacy technician positions by teaching you medical and pharmaceutical terminology, basic anatomy related to the pharmacology of medications, and pharmaceutical calculations. The Pharmacy Technician Program will give you hands-on practice in retail pharmacy procedures through and online lab module. You will learn what information is necessary to process prescriptions and physician orders and apply that knowledge to fill mock prescriptions. The curriculum also includes the ethics of pharmacy practice and education about prescription medications, patient care and interaction, and charges and reimbursement. You will learn everything you need to know to pass the National Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certiication Board (PTCB). You will also have the opportunity to apply for a 100+ hour externship course is self-paced and upon registration student will receive 12 months to complete the course.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 400.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,075.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Tests | $75.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $400.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,000.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Other - Background check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction