Work in a retail pharmacy, hospital, pharmaceutical company or health maintenance organization. Coursework includes:

• Transcribing physician’s orders

• Name brand, generic, OTC medications

• Dosages/abbreviations

• Correct medication packaging

• Preparing IVs

• Drug distribution systems

• Labeling prescriptions

• Laws & Ethics

This class provides passing students with a Certificate of Completion for Pharmacy Technician and prepares students to sit for the PTCB National exam, qualifying them to become licensed as a Pharmacy Technician ($195 fee). Students can also become licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of California without taking the exam by combining this course with an externship in a Pharmacy ($295, subject to eligibility).

Includes text/workbook and set of scrubs

Exam pre-requisites: High School Diploma or equivalency; no felony convictions.

Daytime Program (8 Weeks):

 Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm

Saturday Program (16 Weeks):

 Saturdays: 8:00am-4:00pm