Maryland's Largest School District
The Clinical Healthcare: Pharmacy Technician program empowers students to explore, innovate, and lead in the field of clinical healthcare. Grounded in equity, rigor, and real‑world relevance, the program cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion by integrating advanced coursework with experiential learning. Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals requires strong academic foundations in science and medicine, as well as an ethic of service, cultural competency, and a commitment to improving community health outcomes.
Through partnerships with hospitals, universities, and industry organizations, the program provides students with clear pathways to college, careers, and lifelong learning while addressing the growing need for skilled healthcare professionals. Designed for students interested in working directly with patients, this pathway offers hands‑on preparation for careers in clinical healthcare. Students progress through integrated science coursework and clinical training, leading to industry‑recognized credentials as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Work‑based learning experiences, internships, and partnerships with local hospitals and nursing facilities ensure authentic clinical exposure in healthcare settings.
Selection Process: Interest-based application
Schools:
Below is a sample sequence of courses for students enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program. Cells in green are related to the program pathway. This is subject to change as the programs are developed.
| Grades 6–8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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Career Advising and claiming of RIASEC themes. Career Exploration Summer Enrichment & Preparation |
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| Technology Credit (if needed) | Pharmacy Technician 1 | Pharmacy Technician 2 | Pharmacy Technician 3 | |
| Honors Biology for MED Centers | Honors Chemistry for MED Centers | AP Biology Double Period Or Honors Physics for MED Centers AND Elective |
Anatomy & Physiology | |
| Elective (PE or Fine Arts) | Elective (PE, Fine Arts or Health) | Medical Careers Internship or Dual Enrollment |
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| World Language | World Language | World Language or Elective | World Language or Elective | |
| U.S. History | NSL Government | World History | Elective (PE, Fine Arts or Health) | |
| English | English | English | English | |
| Algebra 1 or higher | Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
In addition to MCPS requirements for graduation, students mustmust complete the following to remain enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program and earn the related certificate:
