Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at Carrington College-San Jose is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in San Jose, CA. Under CIP code 51.0805, the program falls within the pharmacy technology field and prepares students to support licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings.

Coursework typically covers pharmaceutical terminology, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law and regulations, and medication safety. Carrington College-San Jose offers several related healthcare programs, including Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and a longer-term Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate. These programs collectively provide a range of allied health training options at this San Jose campus.