Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Lancaster, CA. Aligned with CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy technology field, the program prepares students for entry-level roles supporting licensed pharmacists in prescription processing, medication dispensing, and pharmacy operations.

San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster also offers a longer two- to four-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate, as well as Medical/Clinical Assistant programs at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year levels, and a Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate. Students in this one- to two-year program can expect foundational training in pharmacology basics, pharmacy law, prescription processing, and customer service skills relevant to retail and institutional pharmacy settings.