The Pharmacy Technician program is the first program in Oregon that is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Our program is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Recognized Education/Training Program.

Once admitted to the program, the following approximate expenses must be paid prior/during the program: 

One Year Certification:

Tuition: $4,356
Universial Fees: $1628
Program/Lab Fees: $719

Total Tuition/Fees: $6,703

*Total tuition/fees does not include prerequisite classes

Second Year AAS - Phamarcamy Management

Tuition: $4,752
Universial Fees: $1,776
Program/Lab Fees: $214

Total Tuition/Fees: $6,742

*Tuition/fees listed for AAS does not included required certificate program cost

Additional Costs:

• Immunizations/TB tests approx. $150.00
• CPR class approx. $80.00
• Immunization Tracker/Drug Screen approx. $68.00
• Equipment Kit approx. $30.00
• Oregon Board of Pharmacy License fee (includes fingerprinting & background check) approx. $142
• Fingerprinting Site Processing fee approx. $12.50
• Passport-sized Photo approx. $15.00

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Course Sequence

Coure Descriptions

Spring Student Success Rates

Fall Student Success Rates

Background and Drug Screening 

Once a student has been accepted to the Pharmacy Technician Program, he/she will be required to pass a criminal background check, conducted by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, which fulfills the requirements of the Oregon Board of Pharmacy as well as clinical sites. In addition, students will be required to pass a ten-panel drug screening urinalysis which fulfills the requirements of the program and clinical sites. If a student does not pass the criminal background check and/or the drug screening, continuation in the program will not be possible.

If a student is arrested during the time he/she is enrolled in the Program, he/she must notify the Program Chair of the Pharmacy Technician Program of the arrest. The student’s status in the Program will be reviewed by the Pharmacy Technician Program Chair and the Dean of Health Sciences office. A possible outcome of the review may be the student’s inability to continue in the Program. Students may also need to submit to a ten-panel drug screen urinalysis (UA) and/or an additional criminal background check prior to spring term practicum placement as requested by practicum sites.

Illicit drug use and criminal background checks may prevent future employment as a pharmacy technician and externship sites, employers, and the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy have regulations about drug use and criminal background checks, 

For a list of disqualifying crimes, please see Disqualifying Crimes. For a more in-depth list, please see Disqualifying Crimes Expanded List

Immunizations and CPR Requirements 

Upon entry into this program you will be required to show proof of various vaccines.  Please review the Health Sciences Immunization & CPR requirements (click here). Please note your immunization status may prevent future employment as a pharmacy technician and externship sites, employers, and the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy have regulations. 

For more information call the Health Sciences Dept at 503.399.5058.

Requirements for state registration or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician: 

• Non-renewable license for externship; and for Certified Pharmacy Technician pass National Exam

Requirements for obtaining and maintaining National Pharmacy Technician Certification: 

• National Exam, and 20 hours of continuing Ed. for every two years. 

It is highly recommended that students have access to a computer with high speed internet access and a printer. Electronic technology is used extensively in the presentation of content throughout the Pharmacy Technician Program. If students do not possess their own equipment, they should plan to spend at least 20 hours per week utilizing on-campus computer lab and/or library resources.