Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program offered at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, a private for-profit institution located in Santa Maria, CA. The program falls within the pharmacy support field (CIP 51.0805) and trains students in prescription processing, medication dispensing, pharmacy law, and inventory management at the certificate level.

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria also offers a longer two- to four-year certificate in Pharmacy Technician/Assistant for students seeking a more comprehensive credential, as well as Medical/Clinical Assistant programs at two credential levels and a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate. Students interested in pharmacy support careers can compare the shorter and longer pharmacy technician certificate options available at the Santa Maria campus.