CLARK COLLEGE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
Preliminary Requirement Checklist
For complete program information, including a cost sheet and application materials,
refer to the Clark College website: www.clark.edu/pharmacytech
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TASKS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR SELECTION INTO PROGRAM
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1. Complete the Clark College Application for Admission and the Pharmacy Technician Application.
Return them to Enrollment Services with the non-refundable program application fees (subject to
change). For the current fee amounts, please visit the Pharmacy Technician website. Date of Pharmacy
Application (fee paid date) will be considered in selecting students for entry into the program.
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2. To comply with Washington State Law [WAC 246-901-030(2)], Clark College requires that students must
submit proof of high school graduation, GED completion, or U.S. degree conferment to be eligible for
selection into the Pharmacy Technician program. Students must submit official transcripts in a sealed
envelope to the Clark College Welcome Center.
3. Take the Clark College Compass Test. Call (360) 992-2648 for Assessment Center hours. The following
scores or equivalent classes are required prior to program entry:
 MATH: Compass Pre-Algebra score of 54 or higher or completion of MATH 030 with 2.0 or above.
(Must be 7 years current upon program entrance).
 WRITING: Compass Writing score of 78 or higher or completion of ENGL 098 or equivalent with 2.0 or
above.
 READING: Compass Reading score of 74 or higher or completion of READ 087 or equivalent with 2.0 or
above.
4. Complete required preliminary courses with a 2.0 or better:
BMED 110 – Medical Terminology I (must be 7 years current upon program entry)................... 3 cr.
BTEC 149 – Computer Application Essentials......................................................................... 3 cr.
HEOC 104 – Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration (Formerly HEOC 102) ..................... 3 cr.
HEOC 120 – AIDS Education (or proof of 4-7 hour AIDS Education certificate) ..................... 1 cr.
5. Obtain a minimum Clark College cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
6. Accepted students must complete a Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal background check.
Additional Requirements
The following classes must be completed prior to program entry.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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HEOC 100
(including lab) or
BIOL 164 and 165
FACPR 032
Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology w/ Lab
or
Human Biology w/ Lab (Must be 7 years current upon program entrance)
First Aid and Health Care Provider CPR (May substitute with current American
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BMED 138
Legal Aspects of the Medical Office
CREDITS
Heart Association Health Care Provider level CPR card & First Aid course )
4-5
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Optional, but Recommended
We highly recommend taking one of the following courses prior to entering the program
if you wish to learn more about becoming a Pharmacy Technician and the field of Pharmacy.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
PHAR 100
Overview of Pharmacy (Usually offered Winter quarter.)
PHAR 101
Mini Dose of Pharmacy (Usually offered Spring quarter.)
CREDITS
2
1
Please note—Completion of the Pre-Pharmacy Technician requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. The Pharmacy Technician program has limited enrollment and
Clark College reserves the right to determine admission status.
Pharmacy Technician Curriculum
FIRST QUARTER*
BMED 111 Medical Terminology II (must be 7 years current)**
CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication**
OR
CMST& 230 Small Group Communication**
PHAR 105 Introduction to Pharmacy
PHAR 114 Pharmacy Practice and Technology
PHAR 123 Pharmacy Law
TOTAL
3 credits
5 credits
5 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
18 credits
SECOND QUARTER*
PHAR 110 Pharmacy Calculations
PHAR 112 Pharmacology I
PHAR 118 Pharmacy Externship I
PHAR 119 Pharmacy Externship Seminar I
TOTAL
3 credits
5 credits
4 credits
2 credits
14 credits
THIRD QUARTER*
PHAR 122 Pharmacology II
PHAR 127 Pharmacy Compounding
PHAR 128 Pharmacy Externship II
PHAR 129 Pharmacy Externship Seminar II
TOTAL
5 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
15 credits
All courses must be completed with a 2.0 or higher grade.
* The Pharmacy Technician program starts twice a year, Fall and Spring quarters only.
**These courses may be completed prior to starting the program, but must be completed no later than
the first quarter of the program.
Important Notes Regarding Program Acceptance
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Students are ranked by application date, so it is important to apply early, even if you have not
completed the minimum requirements! You will then be tracked quarterly and pulled into selection as
soon as you qualify.
Accepted students must complete a Washington State Patrol and FBI criminal background check. Be
aware that a positive criminal background check may prevent a student from being able to complete
the Pharmacy Technician program.
Accepted students must have current immunizations.
For complete program information, including a cost sheet and application materials,
refer to the Clark College website: www.clark.edu/pharmacytech
Clark College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation creed, disabled veteran status,
marital status, honorably discharged veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities.
Please note—Completion of the Pre-Pharmacy Technician requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. The Pharmacy Technician program has limited enrollment and
Clark College reserves the right to determine admission status.
Updated May 2014