Pharmacy Technicians in Washington and Oregon are employed in hospitals and outpatient facilities. They assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, assist with compounding and IV drug preparation, take inventory, stock supplies, type prescription labels, and perform other assignments as allowed by law. Pharmacy Technicians always, by law, are employed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Chain, community pharmacies, and all hospitals employ Pharmacy Technicians. The profession of pharmacy requires highly motivated and trained technicians to provide the drug preparation and distributive functions to support medication management and pharmaceutical care duties of the pharmacist. Clark College's program consists of classroom and practicum education and training. Students learn the theory in class, practice in a mock pharmacy mini-lab and then apply their knowledge in an actual pharmacy practicum setting. The current certificate program of study includes a three-quarter, 52 credit course sequence. The practicum (direct pharmacy training consists of two 120-hour experiences in different pharmacy sites under the supervision of a pharmacist). Graduates of the Clark Pharmacy Technician program will be eligible for: Clark College Certificate of Proficiency; Washington Board of Pharmacy Certificate; Oregon Board of Pharmacy Registration; National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.