Application Requirements

Program Readiness Requirements:

To enroll in Pharmacy Technician classes, students must demonstrate readiness for college-level English and math. To obtain information about readiness, visit an academic advisor.

Applicants, must have high school diploma or GED, or GED in process with the Math and English portions of the GED exam completed and be eligible for Math 97 or higher or completion of Math 95 with a C or better. Eligible for Eng 100+Eng 101 or completion of Eng 97 with a C or better

Age Requirement:

Certification in Illinois requires students to be at least 16 years old

Other Requirements

Orientation & Performance:

Applicants accepted to this program must attend all required orientation sessions and be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Applicants or enrolled students are encouraged to contact Student Accessibility and Support Services to discuss potential issues associated with meeting these requirements.

Health Insurance:

Health insurance is required during clinical education courses. Students are personally responsible for any costs incurred for injuries occurring during their clinical experience.

Medical Requirements:

Admitted students will be required to show proof of a physical examination before beginning any clinical experience. These requirements do not have to be fulfilled until after the program orientation meetings but must be fulfilled by the required deadline.

Background Checks and Drug Testing:

Criminal background check, random drug testing and name searches on government registries are required.

• A list of disqualifying convictions is available from the Illinois Department of Public Health website. Students with convictions must possess a waiver from the IDPH to participate in the program.
• Drug testing will identify illegal and prescription drugs. If results are positive, the student must provide proof of prescription in his or her own name in order to pass the drug test. Medical marijuana, which is not FDA approved, is also considered a positive drug testing result.

Graduation Requirements:

Applicants admitted to the program must follow the requirements for graduation at the time they are admitted and must meet all course, program, degree and sequencing requirements specified. Students are responsible for program policies as listed in each year’s Pharmacy Technician Student Handbook. Students who fail to meet program-specific requirements will be dropped from the program and may be required to reapply and compete for admission in the succeeding year.