Pharmacy Technician Leadership (AAT)(Plan Code: PTAPTAPT)
Associate in Applied Technology
Program Details
Ensuring people have the medication they need to live their best lives is a crucial part of modern healthcare, and pharmacy technicians support this through both the accuracy of their clinical work and the kindness they provide patients in pharmacy settings. Pharmacy technicians provide support to both patients through customer service and to licensed pharmacists by preparing medications and completing a variety of office duties in pharmacies. Our program includes classes on pharmacy calculation and pharmacy law, as well as hands-on experience in our pharmacy lab, so you're able to see what it's like to work within a pharmacy setting. Clark's Pharmacy Tech Certificate has been recognized as best in the nation in Washington Monthly's college rankings, making it an excellent choice for remarkably high quality professional education. This is a selective admissions program, a separate application may be required. Students are selected for this program twice per year, with groups of students beginning every fall and spring term. Are you still determining if this career path is right for you? Explore all the degree and certificate programs in the Health Care and Bioscience Area of Study online. There are free resources available to you in Career Services which will help you establish a career, financial, and academic path to success. Additionally, you'll have access to free tutoring available to make sure you have the support you need to be successful throughout your program.
Pharmacy Technician Leadership (AAT)(Plan Code: PTAPTAPT) Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy processes and information technology to accurately and safely prepare and dispense medications in a variety of pharmacy settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy processes and information technology to efficiently manage pharmacy staffing issues and activities.
- Demonstrate professional and clinical leadership skills in the work place while complying with laws, regulations, and ethical standards of practice.
- Exhibit effective communication skills in interactions with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Successfully complete all criteria necessary for registration as a pharmacy tech in any state.
