Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster is a two- to four-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 to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and processing prescriptions in retail and institutional pharmacy settings.

San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster also offers a shorter one- to two-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate, along with 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 longer pharmacy technician program can expect more extensive coursework in pharmacology, pharmacy law, drug interactions, and pharmacy operations relative to the shorter certificate pathway.