Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate (2 to 4 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is located in Salida, CA. This private for-profit institution offers vocational and career-focused programs across healthcare and skilled trades fields. The pharmacy technician program falls under CIP code 51.0805 and prepares students for roles supporting licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy environments.

Students at this campus can also pursue related healthcare credentials, including the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate at both the 1-to-2-year and 2-to-4-year levels. For those interested in skilled trades, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto additionally offers Electrician certificates at two credential levels and an Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate, making it possible to compare healthcare and trades pathways at the same institution.