Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage is a two- to four-year credential offered at this private for-profit institution in Rancho Mirage, California. The program falls within the pharmacy technician and pharmaceutical sciences field (CIP 51.0805) and trains students in prescription processing, pharmaceutical calculations, medication dispensing, inventory management, and pharmacy regulations in preparation for technician certification and employment.

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage also offers a shorter Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at the one- to two-year level, giving students a faster entry point into the same field. Additional programs at this campus include Medical/Clinical Assistant at both certificate levels, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. These offerings reflect the campus's focus on allied health and vocational training for students in the Rancho Mirage and greater Coachella Valley area.