ACC offers a variety of streamlined programs so you can start making a difference sooner. Here’s what you should know about training to become a Pharmacy Technician vs. Physical Therapist Assistant at ACC.
You can also take the ACC healthcare career quiz to discover which role aligns with your interests and goals.
| Pharmacy Technician | |
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Complete in as little as 9 months |
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| Weekend classes available! | |
Available in: |
Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County (Anaheim) |
Program type: |
Diploma |
Days on campus: |
2 days in-person with coursework online |
Sample courses: |
Pharmacology |
Externship hours: |
320 hours |
Exam prep: |
Become eligible for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA) |
Tuition: |
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Enrollment requirements: |
Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | |
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Complete in as little as 20 months |
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Available in: |
Ontario and Orange County (Anaheim) |
Program type: |
Associate degree |
Days on campus: |
2 days in-person with coursework online |
Sample courses: |
Pharmacology |
Externship hours: |
600+ hours |
Exam prep: |
Prepare for the PTA licensure exam |
Tuition: |
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Enrollment requirements: |
Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent |

Ontario Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards.

LA Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards.

OC Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2025 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Readers Choice Awards.