Pharmacy Technician
Morning & Evening Classes!
New cohort starting every six weeks!
Total hours: 380
Prerequisite: Appraisal test, TB clearance, High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) Certificate (GED®, or HiSET), and clear criminal background.
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for entry-level employment in various pharmaceutical settings. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in reviewing patient information and preparing prescription medications. Pharmacy technicians perform many other duties including inventory management, third party billing for insurance claims, and maintaining patient profiles. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The course consists of both theory and clinical components, including Medical Terminology, Pharmacy Law, Anatomy, and Physiology.
CA State Licensing Requirement: Social Security Number or Tax Payer ID Number. Background clearance.
Cost: Tuition $15, Health Prerequisites (CPR/BLS) $96, Books $274, Uniform (one smock, one uniform) $91, ID badge $5, Insurance $18, Licensing Prerequisites (live scan) $67, Licensing Fees payable to State Agency $195, Self query $8.
Total Program Cost: $499
24 week program broken into four 6 week modules.
Module 1: Pharmacy Fundamentals
Days | Time | Teacher |
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M | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (in-person) | N. Davis |
M | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm (in-person) | M. Alcantara |
Distance Learning: 16 hour per week
Module 2: Community Pharmacy Setting
Days | Time | Teacher |
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T / TH | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (in-person) | N. Davis |
T / TH | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm (in-person) | M. Alcantara |
Distance Learning: 12 hour per week
Module 3: Hospital Pharmacy Settings
Days | Time | Teacher |
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T / TH | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (in-person) | N. Davis |
T / TH | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM (in-person) | M. Alcantara |
Distance Learning: 12 hour per week
Module 4: Externship
Days | Time | Teacher |
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W | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (in-person) | N. Davis |
W | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm (in-person) | M. Alcantara |
Externship Hours: 20-36 hours per week
* Any classes that fall on a holiday will be scheduled to Friday class meeting.
* All modules must be completed to start externship, unless student is concurrently enrolled and has instructor authorization.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Average California Hourly Wage: $23.98 hourly
Projected Job Opening growth in California: 15%