Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2026

Program Description

The SWIC Pharmacy Technician program prepares students with the basic skills necessary to become a "nationally credentialed" pharmacy technician, prepared to work in a hospital, or retail based pharmacy.

Established in 2021

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Southwestern Illinois College

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Program Contact Info

2500 Carlyle Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-2700
4950 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 235-2700

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

16 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,968.00
Books$27.00
Fees$1,794.00
Tests$129.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$450.00
Total Cost$4,368.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - College Level Proficency
  • Writing - College Level Proficiency
  • Other - 18 or older for certification

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit

Performance Data

Program: Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2026

Program Description

The SWIC Pharmacy Technician program prepares students with the basic skills necessary to become a "nationally credentialed" pharmacy technician, prepared to work in a hospital, or retail based pharmacy.

Established in 2021

CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

Provider Information

Southwestern Illinois College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

2500 Carlyle Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-2700
4950 Maryville Road
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 235-2700

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

American Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

16 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,968.00
Books$27.00
Fees$1,794.00
Tests$129.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$450.00
Total Cost$4,368.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - College Level Proficency
  • Writing - College Level Proficiency
  • Other - 18 or older for certification

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Open Entry/Exit