Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Bakersfield, CA. The program falls under CIP code 51.0805 within the pharmacy technician and assistant field, preparing students for entry-level roles supporting licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, and clinical settings.

This program is part of a broader set of health and technical offerings at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. Related programs at the school include Surgical Technology/Technologist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician at both certificate levels. Students can expect coursework covering medication dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy law, and pharmacy operations.