Program
The Pharmacy Technican program at COCC is designed to fit students’ busy schedules with online coursework designed to complement the in-person lab and practicum field experiences. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that gives students the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion which enhances their career stability and competitiveness. Over the past five years, our graduates have achieved a 97% exam pass rate.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
One-Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)
- Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician One-Year Certificate of Completion prepares students for employment in the pharmacy industry. Pharmacy technicians are skilled workers trained to work in a pharmacy and assist in all areas of the pharmacy not requiring a registered pharmacist's professional judgment. Practice areas for pharmacy technicians include retail, hospital, manufacturing, disease state management, mail order, and insurance claim specialists. Pharmacy technicians process prescriptions and medication orders and play an integral role in maintaining the pharmacy department.
Program courses are offered in an online and hybrid format. The program is accredited through ASHP/ACPE.
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Pharmacy Technician - One-Year Certificate of Completion (CC1)
Unlike retail-only training positions, COCC's Pharmacy Technician certificate program emphasizes hospital knowledge and skills, crucial for passing the nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The program can be completed in as few as six months, and with the majority of coursework offered online, it is accessible to distance learners (in-person labs are conducted on weekends).
Some Central Oregon high schoolers are able to get an early start on the program with in-school options.
COCC’s Pharmacy Technician program can also be a stepping stone to diverse career opportunities within the health care field.