Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Rancho Mirage, CA. The program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and communicating with patients and healthcare providers.

This program is part of the pharmacy technician field (CIP 51.0805). San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage also offers a two- to four-year Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate, along with related programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students can expect coursework in pharmacology, pharmacy law, dosage calculations, and practical lab experience.