Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

The Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate program at West Los Angeles College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Culver City, CA. The program falls under CIP code 51.0805 in the pharmacy support field and provides training for students seeking to work alongside licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, or institutional pharmacy settings.

West Los Angeles College also offers a shorter Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at the one-to-two-year level, along with related programs including Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students in this program can expect more comprehensive training in pharmaceutical calculations, drug therapy, inventory management, and pharmacy regulations.