Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Malcolm X College
Pharmacy Technology Program
1900 W. Van Buren St. 3rd Flr. Room: 3524
Chicago, IL 60612
Code:
IL-03
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Ronald D Grimmette, M.Ad. Ed., B.S.
Phone: (312) 850-7385
Fax: (312) 850-7453
rgrimmette@ccc.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
400/25
Laboratory course work:
240/na
Experiential training:
448/8
Lecture class size:
35
Laboratory class size:
12
Spaces per entering class:
35
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
August (fall) each year
Interview required :
yes
Class Scheduling:
full-time, daytime
Flexible scheduling allowed:
yes
Tuition costs:
$72.00/credit hour
Book/Supply costs:
$680
Lab/other fees:
$200
Application deadline(s) :
June 1
Uniform costs:
$35
Special Program Features:
Hands-on skill development; computer experience, with complete prescription processing software for retail, health care, and hospital pharmacies; state-of-the-art lab simulated for retail and hospital pharmacy; financial aid; job placement; assistance with state registration; preparation for certification examination.
Acceptance Requirements:
High School diploma or GED certificate, successful completion of English/Math/Reading placement tests, college transcripts, three letters of recommendation and no felony crime conviction.
General Location Training Sites:
Chicagoland area and outlying Suburbs.
Special Requirements:
Evening and weekend rotations.
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
60
Home health care:
5
Hospital:
20
Managed care:
2
Other:
2 Mail Order Pharmacy