Coastline Regional Occupational Program

Honors / UC /8 credits per semester (yearlong class) 

Prepare for employment in various pharmacy settings. Class instruction includes; medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacy law, metric and apothecary systems, drug requirements, and dispensing prescriptions. 

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must complete one year (two semesters) of the course and earn a grade of 70% or better.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health occupations classes include the study of reproductive and other systems and require practicing procedures on other students and/or patients, both male, and female, of differing ages. Participation in these activities is required for a certificate of completion and continuation in the career pathway. Additionally, these classes may require heavy lifting and bending. 

Certification: Meet eligibility requirements to apply for the Pharmacy Technician License through the California State Board of Pharmacy upon successful completion of the course with a 70% or better.

Required Hours: Students are expected to complete three (3) additional hours of online instruction each week. Online component includes discussion board participation, written assignments, and assessments.