Pharmacy Technology (MXC)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Licensed/Certified pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other medical facilities. They perform a variety of functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist including but not limited to preparing intravenous medications, filling prescriptions, data entry, and non-sterile compounding. Pharmacy technicians are employed in both retail and hospital settings.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
America Society of Health-System Pharmac
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 720.00 Hours / 37.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,590.00 |
| Books | $1,007.00 |
| Tests | $140.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,927.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
New students must apply to the college/program online. Take placement exam or submit official transcript from all Colleges and Universities attended. Meet admission requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - Eligible for Math 118
- Writing - Eligible for English 101
- Other - Criminal Background Check, 2.0 GPA
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technology (MXC)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Licensed/Certified pharmacy technicians work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and other medical facilities. They perform a variety of functions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist including but not limited to preparing intravenous medications, filling prescriptions, data entry, and non-sterile compounding. Pharmacy technicians are employed in both retail and hospital settings.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
America Society of Health-System Pharmac
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 720.00 Hours / 37.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,590.00 |
| Books | $1,007.00 |
| Tests | $140.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $190.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,927.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
New students must apply to the college/program online. Take placement exam or submit official transcript from all Colleges and Universities attended. Meet admission requirements.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - Eligible for Math 118
- Writing - Eligible for English 101
- Other - Criminal Background Check, 2.0 GPA
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
- Other(Specify)