Students may obtain the Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technician by successfully completing the courses in the major program and general education requirements. The Pharmacy Technician Program starts in the fall semester each year. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in hospitals, community-based pharmacies, and other institutional settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Perform the administrative and clinical skills necessary for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician in a hospital, retail pharmacy, or other institutional setting.
🗸 Provide professional customer service to patients and clients in a pharmacy setting.
🗸 Prepare for licensing as a Pharmacy Technician to the California State Board of Pharmacy.
🗸 Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board National examination.