Pharmacy Technician Training Program
John A. Logan College - Center for Business and Industry now offers a training program for those
who wish to learn skills for an entry-level healthcare profession. The John A. Logan College Pharmacy
Technician program prepares students to enter the pharmacy field in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies,
or community pharmacies as an ancillary. Pharmacy technician’s work under the
supervision of a registered pharmacist.
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ourse content will include medical terminology specific to the pharmacy, reading and
interpreting prescriptions, and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Students will
learn dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding and dose conversions.
Dispensing prescriptions, inventory control, billing and reimbursement will also be
discussed.
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ompletion requirements: Upon successful completion of the program students will receive a John
A.
Log
an College Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician
Exam. To receive the Certificate students must have a good attendance record, complete all assignments,
and successfully pass quizzes and exams. Although this is a CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
program, letter grades will be assigned.
Admission requirements:
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ngth of program:
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hen:
Classroom times:
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lassroom location:
Cost:
Students must possess a high school diploma or GED.
12 weeks. Includes 60 classroom hours.
Tues
day’s and Thursday’s, January 21 through April 9, 2020.
6:30-9:00 p.m.
John A. Logan College Workforce Development Building, Room H125.
$1099.00 includes textbooks, supplies and materials.
Refund Policy: Once you are registered, you must call to cancel your enrollment. Refunds will not be
given once the class has started. The College reserves the right to cancel any program. In such cases,
a full refund is made. You must be paid in full, to be fully registered for the class.
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heck out, http://www.ptcb.org/ or http://www.pharmacytechnician.com/
for details on Pharmacy Technician careers and certification.
For complete details about the Pharmacy Technician Training Program contact
Lisa Nagle at John A. Logan College, 985-2828, ext. 8510
Or email michellehamilton@jalc.edu
Center for Business & Industry
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918