DWD - INTraining

Provider Information

Name:

Merrillville Community Schools, Adult Education

Provider Location Address:

276 East 68th Place
Merrillville, IN 46410

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/administration/adult-education

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Relevant industry experience in pharmacy or a closely related field and hold a Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) or other relevant industry-recognized credentials.

Program Description:

The Pharmacy Technician Training program prepares students for entry-level roles in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings. The program combines technical training in pharmacy operations, medication safety, calculations, and pharmacy law with adult education in reading, writing, and math, along with workforce preparation skills such as communication, professionalism, and job readiness. Students also prepare for national certification exams, including the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The program is designed for learners who meet prerequisite reading and math skill levels and are seeking a pathway into an in-demand occupation.

Industry Collaboration:

Classification of Instructional Programs:

51.0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations.

Program Prerequisite:

None

Prerequisites Description:

The program prerequisite is TABE or WorkKeys scores at the ABE Intermediate High level in reading and math.

Application Deadlines:

Applications are due a week prior to the program start date.

Refund Policy:

https://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/administration/adult-education

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 90
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 10
- % Lab/Field Work: 0
- % Self-Study: 90
Times Offered: Evening
Length of Training: 14 week(s)
Number of Credits: 340 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 24.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$5,604.00

Admission Fees:

$0.00

Books:

$0.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$16.48

Total Cost of Program:

5,604.00

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB:
- $129.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

None

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
Yes

Please Explain:

Adult Basic Education funds, IET funds and WorkOne training funds.

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Apprenticeship

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Method of Instruction

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only)

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

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State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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