Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at the University of Antelope Valley is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Lancaster, CA. The program falls within the allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment field (CIP 51.0805) and prepares students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, processing prescriptions, and serving patients in retail, hospital, and specialty pharmacy settings.

This certificate program is part of a varied set of vocational offerings at the University of Antelope Valley. Related programs at the school include certificates in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management; Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller; Medical/Clinical Assistant; and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), along with an associate degree in Health/Health Care Administration and Management, reflecting the school's focus on health care and related career fields.