Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/9/2026
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician program will prepare individuals for entry level employment in hospitals and retail facilities. With the changing role of the pharmacist and the evolution of the national health care services, the demand for more educated and trained pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in the preparation of prescriptions has increased. The drug preparation duties, performed by the technician under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, may include interpreting prescription orders, maintaining patient records, packaging and labeling medications, maintaining drug supply,
inventory, billing and crediting patients, handling automation, compounding medications, and performing computer entries.
Established in 2021
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PTCB Certification Exam
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: American Society of Health System Pharmacists and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 426.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,754.00 |
| Books | $379.00 |
| Fees | $525.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,758.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - College Placement Test
- Reading - College Placement Test
- Writing - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/9/2026
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician program will prepare individuals for entry level employment in hospitals and retail facilities. With the changing role of the pharmacist and the evolution of the national health care services, the demand for more educated and trained pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in the preparation of prescriptions has increased. The drug preparation duties, performed by the technician under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, may include interpreting prescription orders, maintaining patient records, packaging and labeling medications, maintaining drug supply,
inventory, billing and crediting patients, handling automation, compounding medications, and performing computer entries.
Established in 2021
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
PTCB Certification Exam
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: American Society of Health System Pharmacists and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 426.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,754.00 |
| Books | $379.00 |
| Fees | $525.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,758.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - College Placement Test
- Reading - College Placement Test
- Writing - College Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Open Entry/Exit