The Certificate of Completion Pharmacy Technician program prepares individuals for employment in hospital and retail pharmacies.  Pharmacy Technician is a category of support personnel and denotes a skilled worker who has been trained to assist the pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medications.  This category of support personnel is spelled out in Oregon Administrative Rules 855-41-205 under the auspices of the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.  

Occupations:

-          29-2052.00 Pharmacy Technicians: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications.

Job Titles:

-          Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), IV Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Care Associate

Program Costs:

-         Tuition and Fees: 

o   Total Credits: 51

o   US Resident:

-  Tuition: $4029

-  Fees:  Per Credit Fee: $1070 + Per Course Fee: $416 = $1486

-  Distance Ed Fee: All distance education courses carry a $30 per course fee

-          On-Campus room and Board: $6,226 (double room)

-          Books and Supplies: $1281

-          Other Costs: $67.25 Background check

Completion/Completion Rates:

-          Number of Months to Complete: Nine

-          Number of Students who Completed Program : 5

-          Number of Students Completed within Normal Time: 0

Median Loan Debt (Amount Borrowed/Owed):

-          Title IV Loan Debt: $7172

-          Private Loan Debt: $0

      Admissions: www.socc.edu/admissions

Contact Information:

Kris Crusoe, Associate Dean of Learning
(541) 888-7292
Randolph 11D