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Pharmacy Technician

PROGRAM

A job you can take pride in

Prepare for the certification exam

Lane Community College’s Pharmacy Technician course is a two-term short term training, which will prepare you to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Oregon.

Short Term Training

ONLINE

Our certification preparation courses are offered entirely online, to fit your schedule. You’ll even have the opportunity to add a work experience in a pharmacy to help you stand out in the job market.

2 terms 60 hours over two terms
$429 Per term

AFTER LANE

After completing both terms, you’ll be well prepared to sit for the national PTCB certification exam - 91% of students who complete the certification courses pass their certification exam. After you complete your exam, you'll be ready to start your new career as a Pharmacy Technician.

Registration:

  • Registration for spring term begins March 5, 2024.
  • Pharmacy Technician Part 1 will be offered in spring term 2024.
  • Spring term is from April 1 - June 15, 2024
  • The course is 100% online and asynchronous.

How to register:

  1. Visit ce.lanecc.edu to set up a profile and register for class. If you have already created a profile, go to step 8.
  2. Click "Create a New Profile" and fill out the form.
  3. You must fill in all boxes that have an asterisk.
  4. Your L Number is not required.
  5. Use your email address for your username.
  6. Create a password of your choice.
  7. Once your profile has been set up you are ready to register.
  8. Search for a class by clicking "Browse" or "Search."
  9. Add your class to the shopping cart and checkout with a debit or credit card to finalize your registration.

PTCB Approved

Lane Community College is a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Recognized Education and Training Program

Course Curriculum

First Term

  • Pharmacy and Health Care
  • The Professional Pharmacy Technician
  • Pharmacy Laws, Regulations, and Ethics
  • Information
  • Terminology
  • Calculations
  • Prescriptions
  • Routes and Formulations
  • PTCE Blueprint and ExCPT blueprints Review
  • Review the Top 200 Most Prescribed Drugs (in the U.S.)
  • During this term students will also apply for their initial pharmacy technician license through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.

Second Term

  • Nonsterile Compounding
  • Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique
  • Basic Biopharmaceutics
  • Factors Affecting Drug Activity
  • Common Drugs and Their Uses
  • Inventory Managements
  • Financial Issues
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Other Environments
  • Commonly Refrigerated Drugs
  • How to Apply for the PTCE/ExCPT Exams
  • Review the Top 200 Most Prescribed Drugs (in the U.S.)

During this term students will receive their initial pharmacy license through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, provided they have passed the state background check. An optional third term is discussed for students who show strong work ethic and understanding of basic pharmacy and customer service elements.

Contact Us

541-462-6100
ceinfo@lanecc.edu

or

Contact Xavier Lara

Health Professions Project Coordinator

larax@lanecc.edu

541-463-3536

Ready to learn more?

Admissions staff - Susie, Nikki, and Rosa Maria

Talk one-on-one with a recruiter to learn more about what Lane has to offer you.

Admissions Office
Building 1, Room 102
Lane Community College
4000 E. 30th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
Hours:
M-T in person, 8:30-5:00 pm
F in person, 8:30-2:00 pm