The Pharmacy Technician program consists of PHAR-prefix courses and assigned clinical practicum. Specific locations depend on the course

• The PHAR courses are offered at the Belleville and Sam Wolf Granite City Campuses

• Clinical experiences may be scheduled during the day, evening and/or weekends at pharmacies located throughout Southern Illinois and in the St. Louis region. Students may be required to travel outside the college district for clinical practicum courses. Specific clinical placement cannot be guaranteed, and specific clinical schedules may be changed during courses

Program Readiness Requirements

To enroll, 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

Health Insurance

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

Medical/Health Requirements

RT students will be required to posses current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level, show proof of immunizations, tuberculosis test, physical examination and health insurance coverage before beginning any clinical experience course. These requirements do not have to be fulfilled prior to admission and are further explained at the program orientation meeting

Background Checks and Drug Testing

Criminal background check, random drug test and name search on government registries which prohibit employment in health care professions are required in our health science programs. Program start is contingent upon meeting deadlines for completion of the screening and results which allow the student to participate in the clinical portion of the program.