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Pharmacy

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program details

Courses
Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
CHE 1103 - Inorganic Chemistry (see prerequisites) 5 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1110 - Precalculus 5 Cr. Hrs.
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology or PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
CHE 1104 - Inorganic Chemistry / Qual. Analysis 5 Cr. Hrs.
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II 3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics or MATH 1121 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry 4-5 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 18-19 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
BIO 1101 - College Biology 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 2120 - Organic Chemistry or PHY 1101 - College Physics 5 Cr. Hrs.
PHIL 2101 - Logic 3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
BIO 1104 - College Biology II 5 Cr. Hrs.
CHE 2121 - Organic Chemistry II or PHY 1102 - College Physics II 5 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 1 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2101 - Principles of Economics I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 14 Cr. Hrs.
Recommended Electives
MICR 1111 - Microbiology 4 Cr. Hrs.
ZOO 1105 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Cr. Hrs.
ZOO 1106 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 Health Education 2 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities 3 Cr. Hrs.
Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: December 15
  • Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Pharmacy Technician Short-Term Certificate

The Pharmacy Technician certificate program seeks to provide qualified students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to practice in a variety of pharmacy settings. This program will give the student the knowledge base needed to pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination offered by the Pharmacy technician Certification Board. Pharmacy technicians work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. All curriculum courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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Costs for this program

Tuition & Fees at RLC

 

Total = 16 Hours
First Semester
PHAR 1201 - Pharmacology & Medical Calculations 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
PHAR 1202 - Pharmacy Technician Practices 3 Cr. Hrs.
PHAR 1203 - Pharmacy Drug Distribution 3.5 Cr. Hrs.
PHAR 1204 - Pharmacy Community Clinical 3 Cr. Hrs.
PHAR 1205 - Pharmacy Hospital Clinical 3 Cr. Hrs.
Total 16 Cr. Hrs.

Program Outcomes

Pharmacy Technician

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of drug classifications and side effects of medications.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the Pharmacy Technician in the pharmacy industry.

5. Demonstrate ethical behavior in a healthcare environment.

6. Demonstrate understanding of medical insurances, prescription interpretation, pharmacy terms, and abbreviations.

7. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of communications, personal and patient interaction, stress management, professional behavior, and legal implications of the work environment.
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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.   

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Accreditation

Quality Education. Guaranteed.

Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Faculty & Staff

Arts & Sciences Division

Phone: (618) 437-5321 ext. 1263

Email: ArtsSciences@rlc.edu

Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Arts & Sciences

Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Arts & Sciences