St. Charles Community College and Wentzville School District Pharmacy Technician Program

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Deadline to apply is Friday March 13, 2026.

WSD has partnered with the Allied Health Sciences Program to offer students of Wentzville the opportunity to earn a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate while in high school. If you think you would be a good candidate for this program please complete this application.

Course Structure

• One-semester course

• In-person instruction: Monday & Tuesday, 8:00–10:30 a.m.

• Independent/self-study: Wednesday–Friday

• Includes hands-on lab work and job-shadowing opportunities

Students Will:

• Prepare medications for patients

• Package and label medications

• Prepare compounded medications

• Gain experience in hospital, retail, private, and long-term care pharmacy settings

***IMPORTANT: This course meets for four class periods daily but is worth 1.5 high school credits.

Pharmacy Technician Program Requirements & Commitments

The following are requirements and commitments students and families agree to as participants in the Pharmacy Technician Program. This program prepares students for postsecondary certification and professional healthcare environments.

Eligibility Requirements

Students must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or be within close range)

  • Students slightly below a 2.5 GPA may be considered if they are demonstrating improvement and are on track to graduate

• Be on track to graduate

• Be in good standing with WSD for the 2025–2026 school year

Attendance Expectations

• Students must have a 95% attendance rate at their home school 

  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered*

• Students must maintain a 95% attendance rate while enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

• Students who fall below a level where a 95% attendance in the CNA Program average is no longer attainable will be removed from the program

Professional Conduct

Students are expected to exhibit professional behavior at all times, including:

• Respectful communication with instructors, peers, and clinical partners

• Limited and appropriate phone use

• Adherence to program policies and professional healthcare standards

• Demonstrating accountability and responsibility

Failure to meet professional behavior expectations may result in removal from the program.

Transportation

• Students must be able to provide their own transportation from the Pharmacy Technician Program site back to their home high school daily