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Why Become a Pharmacy Technician?

Pharmacy technicians, or pharm techs, connect patients with treatments, from drugs that battle cancer to those that handle a common cold. They calculate prescriptions — mixing, measuring, weighing — and help map out medication plans, always centered on patient care and teamwork.

It’s an interactive career that blends technology with people skills — and can serve as an entry to other health care occupations.

"The program’s practicum gives you real-life experience on the job."

Michelle Schleich, COCC Pharmacy Technician graduate

COCC’s nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician program combines a realistic, in-person pharmaceutical lab, extensive learning in the field, and convenient online learning courses.

Our close-knit, cohort-styled training places a strong emphasis on pharmacology and the top 200 drugs, ensuring graduates have the detailed expertise that retail and hospital pharmacies seek.

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FUTURE STUDENTS

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Program-Specific Information

COCC’s Pharmacy Technician program proudly uses PioneerRx Pharmacy Software.  

PioneerRx Pharmacy Software aligns with like-minded partners who share our mission to Save + Revitalize Independent Pharmacy. Recognized as the first-ever recipient of Flip the Pharmacy's Technology Solutions Partner of the Year in 2020, PioneerRx won the title for the second time in a row in 2021. www.pioneerrx.com 

Our program aligns with the legal standards of practice necessary for professional licensure in the state of Oregon. After obtaining your license, if you consider relocating to another U.S. state, explore our resources to understand whether your skills meet licensing requirements in different states.

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CAREER INFORMATION

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Explore a career as a Pharmacy Technician.

Career Paths for Pharmacy Technicians

STUDENT STORIES

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Hear from Pharmacy Technician students and graduates.

Student and Alumni Stories

MEET OUR FACULTY

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Learn about faculty backgrounds and expertise.

Faculty Profiles

Contacts

Pharmacy Technician
541-383-7554
Department Directory

Stephanie O'Bryan
Program Director
541-383-7554
sobryan@cocc.edu

Alan Nunes
Allied Health Chair
541-318-3757
anunes@cocc.edu
Allied Health Department Directory

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