PHARMACY TECHNICIAN                                         Certificate                                      7 Semester hours    Career & Technical Education • Certificate • One Semester • Major Code: CPT                           One Semester  Pharmacy Technician Preparation      Credit Hrs                         HLTH 150                              Total Hours       7                                                                                 7    Placement test scores are not required for this program.    NOTE: This course is not payable by the PELL Grant (State and Federal Aid Funds) unless it is a course required for a degree. It is suggested that  students in need of financial assistance for this class contact the WIA liaison located on campus in the Student Success Center in A145.    AN APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION must be completed in Enrollment Services (E103) to receive this diploma from Southeastern Illinois College and  to have this certificate posted on your transcript. Also, a high school diploma or GED must be on file in the Records Office.    CERTIFICATION EXAM: Upon a successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to apply for the ExCPT or PTCB exam. To be eligible to  take the ExCPT or PTCB exam, a candidate must (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) have a high school diploma or GED and (3) have never been  convicted of a felony or had a health license/registration disciplined. Candidates are encouraged to read the Candidates Guide posted at  (http://www.nhanow.com/pharmacy-technician/excpt-candidates-guide.aspx) for full information.    Career Opportunities:                Major Employers:  Pharmacy Technician                  Pharmacy, Hospitals,                                                                                                                                                                                                       10/17    Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu    Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu  99