Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program (2–4 years) at San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula is offered by this private for-profit institution located in Temecula, CA. Classified under CIP 51.0805 in the pharmacy technician field, the program prepares students to support licensed pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and processing prescriptions in retail and clinical pharmacy environments.

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula offers a range of related programs including Electrician (certificate), Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (certificate), Medical/Clinical Assistant (certificate), Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (certificate, shorter duration), and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (certificate). Students in this pharmacy technician program can expect training in pharmacology basics, drug dispensing procedures, pharmacy law, and patient communication.