Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to teach fundamentals of being a pharmacy technician for those interested in becoming pharmacy technicians, pre-pharmacy students, or those interested in completing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. Classes are taught by a Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy. The course covers various pharmacy practice settings, drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and daily pharmacy operation.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 112.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $954.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Tests | $130.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,534.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students must complete the Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - EGL 090 placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to teach fundamentals of being a pharmacy technician for those interested in becoming pharmacy technicians, pre-pharmacy students, or those interested in completing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. Classes are taught by a Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy. The course covers various pharmacy practice settings, drug classes, basic physiology, drug interactions, pharmacy calculations, and daily pharmacy operation.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 112.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $954.00 |
| Books | $300.00 |
| Fees | $150.00 |
| Tests | $130.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,534.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students must complete the Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - EGL 090 placement test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction