Apply: Pharmacy Technician
The Institute for Health Professionals’ Pharmacy Technician program is a 2-part course, totaling 160 hours. Combine online lectures with hands-on, weekly onsite practicums at a local Pharmacy in order to gain a broad knowledge base that will prepare you to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).
You must apply to be considered for admission into this program. Only individuals who meet or exceed the minimum requirements listed in the “How to Enroll section” of the application and submit a complete application packet will be considered for admission. Please carefully read over the requirements before applying.
Winter 2023 applications are accepted from September 1 through December 16.
Accommodation
PCC is committed to ensuring our courses and programs are accessible. If you experience disability-related barriers or have questions about the accommodation process, please contact Accessible Ed & Disability Resources.
Application Checklist
We require the following documentation to be submitted for consideration into the program.
Submit the following to EntryHealthcareapps@pcc.edu:
- Copy of high school completion or GED certificate. A college or university degree can substitute.
- Copy of Oregon Board Pharmacy Technician Licensure. See instructions to apply for Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
- The PCC Non-Credit registration form. You must include a working email address since you will be notified of acceptance by email.
Submit the following via the CastleBranch website:
- Passing background check and drug screen.
- A copy of your AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card.
- Required vaccines:
- Hepatitis B titer/immunity exam showing positive or reactive results. Or a confirmation from your medical provider stating you have immunity to protect you against Hep. B.
- MMR titer/immunity exam result showing immunity (positive)
- Varicella titer/immunity exam showing immunity (positive)
- Covid-19 vaccine – two doses
- Tuberculosis testing (PPD) for the current year shows negative results. If the result is positive, a clear chest X-ray is required.
- Tetanus within the last 10 years
- Flu vaccine for the current season (August 2022 to April 2023)
CastleBranch Instructions
To place your order go to the CastleBranch website.
You are required to order PH56: Background Check – Drug Test and PH56im: Immunization Records (see below).
Final Steps
Students will be contacted by email with class schedule and registration information when a complete application is submitted including immunization records, passing a drug screen, and obtaining an Oregon Board of Pharmacy Technician Licensure
The Winter 2023 application is available. Applications are accepted from September 1 through December 16, 2022. Admission to the program is based on a first-come, first-served basis and requires immunization records, passing the drug screening, and Pharmacy Technician Licensure through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.