Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a two-to-four-year certificate program offered at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia, a private for-profit institution located in Hesperia, CA. Under CIP code 51.0805, the program is part of the health professions field and provides comprehensive training in pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, drug interactions, pharmacy law, and patient records management.

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia also offers a one-to-two-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate for students seeking a shorter pathway, as well as related programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Students completing this longer-format certificate can expect preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and entry-level roles in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings.