Pharmacy Technician

Program Details

Program Highlights

This 268-hour program will prepare you for licensing as a pharmacy technician through the California State Board of Pharmacy. The program includes 148 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of clinical experience. You will prepare for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail pharmacy.

You'll Learn

• Pharmacy math and calculations
• Pharmacology and pharmacy law
• Medication distribution and control measures
• Sources and bodily effects of drugs, common uses, and interactions
• Brand Name vs. generic drugs
• Retail and hospital inpatient pharmacy procedures

Program Requirements

• Attend the mandatory orientation
• Pre-requisite of Algebra 1 required for math clearance.
  • Check your current knowledge of Pharmacy-based math
  • Extra practice

Advisory Notes

• The state of California requires criminal record clearance through fingerprinting when applying for licensure as a pharmacy technician
• A high school diploma or GED is also required for licensure by the State
• This is a fee-based program that is not for college credit
• For student loans, visit the SallieMae website

Registration

Orientation

Date: July 10, 2024 - 6:00pm
Location: Herndon Campus, 390 W Fir Ave. Bldg. B, HC308, Clovis, CA 93611
Hours: 2
Instructor: R. Boyd
Cost: Free

Click Here to Register for Orientation

Class

Dates: Monday/Wednesday, July 29 - December 16, 2024.
Hours: 268
Instructor: N. Schirmacher
Cost: $3,695*

*Additional 3^rd party costs, separate from tuition, will be required for books, background check/drug screen, liability insurance and other non-tuition costs that may vary with student needs.

After registration, contact Rebecca Boyd via email at rebecca.boyd@scccd.edu for the orientation packet. Please call 559.243.7532 or 1.800.934.3339 with questions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received up to five (5) working days before the course start date are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee. After that, cancellations are subject to the entire course fee. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are responsible for payment.