PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Fall 2012 Course Information
Dates: Monday, August 13 - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $1,600 (includes books, lab materials & online practice exam)
Location: Capital City Training Center, 130 West Mason, Springfield, IL 62702
INFORMATION SESSION DATES
Please call 217.524.6749 to preregister for the session.
TBA
This session will be held at the Capital City Training Center, 130 West Mason,
in Room 106.
You may click here to view an online information session.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
The Professional Pharmacy Technician non-credit program, offered in connection with MRxI, is a 105-hour course designed to teach students how to be pharmacy technicians.
The program is geared toward a variety of students including:
· Those interested in becoming certified pharmacy technicians
· Pre-pharmacy students
· Students with a healthcare background looking to strengthen their current skills
Program Content
Prerequisites include High School Diploma or a GED.
The class meets 2 nights a week and continues for 18 weeks.
The content of the program covers:
· Various pharmacy practice settings
· Drug classes relevant with basic physiology
· Drug interactions
· Daily pharmacy operations
· Requirements and blueprint topics for technician certification exams
This program trains individuals to effectively assist in pharmaceutical preparations and complete daily required tasks in any pharmacy environment, although on-the-job training is still a part of pharmacy training.
Recommended (not required) courses available at the colleges:
- Public Speaking/Communication
- Introductory Keyboarding/Computers
- Basic math (fractions/percentages)
About Pharmacy Technicians:
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in various practice settings by entering patient information and data, dispensing commercially available medications or compounding specialty orders, preparing intravenous medications, and creating a safe and professional environment for patients.
Program Goals and Objectives:
Provide the community with well-trained and certified pharmacy technicians by:
· Maintaining a curriculum that meets or exceeds the state, federal, and national certification requirements for pharmacy technicians.
· Providing a well-rounded curriculum by continually recognizing the current needs of community employers in the design of the curriculum.
· Offering educational activities by using all possible educational resources and expertise.
· Keeping instruction up-to-date in pharmacy by utilizing the expertise of MRxI Corporation, an education consulting firm that specializes in pharmacy technician education.
Program Entrance Requirements:
Because of inherent requirements of the profession, the following minimum abilities, i.e.: essential functions are expected of the student:
· Psychomotor skills (eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity) sufficient for safe and successful practice of pharmacy.
· Visual acuity (normal or corrected vision) sufficient for safe and successful practice of pharmacy.
· Adequate English, verbal and written communication skills to safely and successfully interact with peers, supervisors and other members of the health-care team.
Be aware that drug testing and a criminal background check may be required for employment.
National Certification Exams:
The professional pharmacy technician course prepares students to take the national certification exam. In the state of Illinois the 2008 Pharmacy Practice Act requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification exam. The exams include the ExCPT exam at www.nationaltechexam.org offered by the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians and PTCB exam at www.ptcb.org offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Cancellation Policy:
Students need to cancel from the class by 4 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012 in order to receive a full refund. If you choose to drop the class, you will need to return the books undamaged and without any writing in the books. If you have already written in or damaged any book, you will be required to pay a $550 fee. If you decide to drop the class after August 16, there is no tuition refund. Please call 217.524.6749 if you need to cancel your registration for this program.
Are you ready to register?
Are you excited and ready to sign up for the Pharmacy Technician Training Program? Please call 217.524.6749 to register over the phone or visit us at 130 West Mason if you are interested in utilizing our payment plan.
LLCC Payment Plan
At this time, the Pharmacy Technician program is not eligible for financial aid. LLCC offers an automatic payment plan which offers easy online enrollment and flexible payment options. This monthly payment plan does not include interest. The cost to participate is $25 (per semester) by either ACH or credit card. Please note there is a $25 returned payment fee if a payment is returned. Please click here for information and frequently asked questions on the payment plan.
Do you have more questions? Please call us at 217.524.6749!
We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!