Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

North-West College-West Covina, a private for-profit school in West Covina, CA, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This program trains students in the fundamentals of pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, prescription processing, and pharmacy law and ethics under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.

Classified under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences field, this program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings. Related programs at North-West College-West Covina include Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.