Pharmacy Technician:

1. Must be 16 years of age or older
2. High school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school
3. Pharmacy Technician License through the Illinois Board of Pharmacy: fill out application and pay license fee
4. Certification is required within 2 years.

Certified Pharmacy Technician:

1. Must be 18 years of age
2. High school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school
3. Pharmacy Technician License through the Illinois Board of Pharmacy: fill out application and pay license fee
4. Successfully complete pharmacy technician training through:
   • An approved nationally recognized accrediting body
   -OR-
   • On-the-job training through the Pharmacist-in-Charge of the pharmacy where you are employed
5. Successful completion of an examination accredited by the National Organization for Competency Assurance (PTCB is accredited)

We make every effort to keep this information updated however for the most up-to-date information, check with your state board of pharmacy.

Illinois Board of Pharmacy:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
P.O. Box 7007
Springfield, Illinois 62791
(217) 782-8556
www.idfpr.com/Renewals/apply/Pharmtech.asp

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Pharmacy Technician Schools in Illinois

The local schools listed below are for reference purposes only. Research schools and their accreditation before enrolling.

Coyne College
www.coynecollege.edu

Everest
www.everest.edu

Jethro Healthcare
www.jethrohealthcareschool.com

Lincoln Land Community College
www.llcc.edu

Midwest Technical Institute
www.midwesttech.edu

National College of Health
www.nationalcollegeofhealth.com

Northbrook College of Health Care
www.ncohc.org

Rasmussen College
www.rasmussen.edu

Saint Louis College of Health Careers
www.saintlouishealthcareers.com