Pharmacy Technician Program
Pharmacy Technicians work in a variety of places such as retail pharmacies, hospitals, and nursing homes. Receiving prescription requests, counting tablets, and delivering medications for distribution to patients are all a part of the day-to-day duties of a Pharmacy Technician.
Our Pharmacy Technician program covers the wide range of topics you'll need to be successful. You'll learn things like pharmacy law, basic chemistry, pharmacy procedures, and medical terminology. You'll also gain valuable experience with basic computer operations, such as data entry, which are vital to maintaining patient records.
When you've earned your diploma as a Pharmacy Technician, you'll know that you're ready for the real world. Ready for an exciting new career. Ready to make a difference.
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What will I be trained to do in this field?
As a Pharmacy Technician you’ll have a variety of responsibilities depending on your work environment. Pharmacy Technicians work with licensed Pharmacists to do things like label and dispense medication, update patient information, and rotate inventory.
Much of the work you do will be critical to keeping the pharmacy running smoothly thus allowing the Pharmacist to consult with patients.
What will I learn?
The course is comprised of distinct modules related to becoming a Pharmacy Technician followed by an externship.
- Introduction to the Health Care Professions
- Pharmacy Law
- Drug Fundamentals
- Pharmacology
- Drug Distribution
- IV Preparation
- Retail Pharmacy
- Externship
The amount and variety of information you'll cover is quite vast. You'll get hands-on experience on a wide-range of equipment, including:
- Mortars and Pestle
- Ointment Slabs and Spatulas
- Laminar-Flow Workbench
- Personal Computers
- Triple Beam and Electronic Balances
- Conical and Cylindrical Graduates
Pharmacy Technicians are absolutely critical to the operation of a pharmacy. Our Pharmacy Technician program has been specifically designed to prepare you for the right job. We'll train you to know what you need to know, and have the confidence to go do it.
What are some career opportunities?
Pharmacy Technicians have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. The basic skills required are similar but the jobs will vary some. That’s one of the reasons this is such a great field. You may find your dream job in places like:
- Retail Store Pharmacies
- Hospitals
- Home Health Pharmacies
- Nursing Homes
- Clinics
- Prescription Call Centers
Regardless of the place you work, you'll know that the kind of work you do is valuable. People are counting on you to know the details and do a great job every day.
What's the career outlook?
Employment for this important career is expected to grow by as much as 25% between 2008 and 2018.*
The Pharmacy Technician program is available at the following campus:
Program Information Disclosure
Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Licensure to work as a Pharmacy Technician is required by the state of CA.
| O*Net Occupation Titles | Soc Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net |
| Pharmacy Technicians: Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), IV Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmaceutical Care Associate | 29-2052.00 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2052.00 |
| Pharmacy Aides: Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Clerk, Pharmacy Aide, Ancillary, Pharmacy Assistant, Certified Pharmacy Technician, Front Counter Clerk, Pharmacy Cashier, Certified Pharmacist Assistant, Pharmacy Ancillary | 31-9095.00 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9095.00 |
| On-time Completion Rate (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Rate |
| 31% | 49% | 45% | 40% |
| Placement Rate Reported to ABHES (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario |
| 42% | 53% | 60% |
| Median Loan Debt (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Median Loan Debt | |
| Title IV HEA Programs: | $9,120.11 | $9,357.50 | $9,357.50 | $9,357.50 |
| Private Loans/Institutional Financing Plan: |
$269.68 | $180.00 | $283.50 | $210.00 |
Current estimated Tuition and Fees: $17,067.50
To review the terms and definitions for the chart above, or to see the outcome information for ACC's other programs, and to view state disclosure information, visit: americancareercollege.edu/disclosures.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Career Fact
As scientific advances lead to new drugs, pharmacy workers will be needed in growing numbers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
