Pharmacy Technician
The SWIC Pharmacy Technician program prepares students with the basic skills necessary to become a “nationally credentialed” pharmacy technician, prepared to work in hospital or a retail-based pharmacy. Pharmacy technicians assist the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, patient, and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. For further information regarding the field of pharmacy technicians go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm#tab-2.
About the Program
- One-semester certificate
- Offered: spring and fall semesters
- Now offering the Pharmacy Technician Program at the Granite City campus! The Pharmacy Technician Program classes are available at the Granite City and Belleville Southwestern Illinois College Campuses August 19, 2024 to December 10, 2024
- To enroll, must have High School Diploma, GED, GED in process with Math and English test taken, be eligible for Eng 100+101 and Math 97
- Contact Program Coordinator Melissa Epps at 618-235-2700, ext. 5315 or melissa.epps@swic.edu.
Enrollment 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.
Students should be aware they must pass a criminal background check and drug testing to participate in required clinicals.
Students must be 16 years and older if in high school or has completed Math and English testing of GED. * Contact adult basic education or program coordinator for details. Melissa Epps at 618-235-2700, ext. 5315 or melissa.epps@swic.edu
Program Capacity
The Pharmacy Technician program has capacity for approximately 20 students each spring and fall semesters at the Belleville Campus. Seats available are dependent on clinical availability.
Program Cost
Pharmacy Technician Certificate program
For details, see the Pharmacy Technician Certificate cost sheet.
SWIC Foundation Office
The SWIC Foundation office offers over 300 scholarships based on residency, enrollment and GPA criteria.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funding may be available to qualified students. For more information, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5536.
The Pharmacy Technician Program is WIOA approved.
Pharmacy Technician Outcomes
View the Pharmacy Technician program’s Graduate Outcome Measures.
Certification Requirements
Upon successful completion of the Pharmacy Technician curriculum, graduates are awarded a certificate as a pharmacy technician. To work in Illinois, graduates of the program must provide proof of graduation from a pharmacy technician training program or attain successful passage of an examination certified by the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Illinois requires national certification through PTCP, completion of a pharmacy technician training program, and registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Melissa.epps@swic.edu
618-222-5315
