Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/17/2025
Program Description
This 66-hour Pharmacy Technician Training course will prepare you to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies or other health care settings. The program focuses on the foundational principles and concepts for successful participation in the pharmaceutical field. Topics include federal requirements, medication compounding, quality assurance, pharmaceutical calculations, patient safety, and everyday pharmacy operations.
This course prepares students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) toward the CPhT credential (Certified Pharmacy Technician). Textbook and one voucher to take the PTCE are included in the course fees. Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB and PTCB
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
14 Weeks ( 66.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
er's College Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs at www.harpercollege.edu/pro or by calling (847) 925-6340.
WIOA eligible students should contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. WIOA vouchers must be also be sent to wioa@harpercollege.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Language - Instruction in English
- Other - must be at least 18 years. Basic math, internet and computer skills are recommended
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/17/2025
Program Description
This 66-hour Pharmacy Technician Training course will prepare you to work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies or other health care settings. The program focuses on the foundational principles and concepts for successful participation in the pharmaceutical field. Topics include federal requirements, medication compounding, quality assurance, pharmaceutical calculations, patient safety, and everyday pharmacy operations.
This course prepares students to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) toward the CPhT credential (Certified Pharmacy Technician). Textbook and one voucher to take the PTCE are included in the course fees. Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Harper College
Program Contact Info
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 758-2372
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCB and PTCB
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
14 Weeks ( 66.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
er's College Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs at www.harpercollege.edu/pro or by calling (847) 925-6340.
WIOA eligible students should contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. WIOA vouchers must be also be sent to wioa@harpercollege.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Language - Instruction in English
- Other - must be at least 18 years. Basic math, internet and computer skills are recommended
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction