Program Highlights
SJVC's Pharmacy Technology program prepares you to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist as part of a team responsible for carrying out a doctor's pharmaceutical orders. Pharmacy Technicians assist in the various activities of compounding, distributing and dispensing of medications.
Learn
- Pharmacy law and ethics
- Pharmacology
- Computer data entry
- Pharmacy science & clinical applications
- Prescription processing
Training includes a balance of classroom and lab instruction, as well as an externship component, which allows you experiential learning in an actual clinical environment in California.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained pharmacy technician can expect to work in a highly respected, professional environment as an integral part of a health care team. Pharmacy technicians work in areas such as:
- Franchise pharmacies
- Home health care agencies
- Correctional facilities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical outside sales
Locations
SJVC's Pharmacy Technology courses are available in five locations across California. This includes Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, and Rancho Cucamonga. With all these locations in California, there is bound to be a SJVC Pharmacy Technology course near you.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree, are qualified to register with the State Board of Pharmacy to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician, and are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Graduates also earn Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification.
Contact SJVC today for more information about our Pharmacy Technology program. You can get more information by complete the form to the right with your location and program that you're interested in. You can also get information by calling toll free 866-544-7898.
