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Pharmacy Technician Program in Los Angeles

Pharmacy technician classes start on April 29, 2025.

ACC’s Pharmacy Technician program helps equip students with the technical knowledge and practical skills they need to pursue a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical field. Earn your diploma through online coursework and hands-on training so that you can help pharmacies run smoothly.

ACC’s Pharmacy Technician program in Los Angeles comprises a dynamic curriculum designed to help prepare students for the professional world. Learn how to effectively fill prescriptions, assist patients, track inventory, enter prescription information into databases and more.

With one-on-one support and industry-current equipment, our LA Pharmacy Technician programworks to instill graduates with the confidence and qualifications needed to excel as a pharmacy technician.

Industry-current equipment

Industry-current equipment
4.9k+
Los Angeles program graduates

300-hour externship for real-world experience

300-hour externship for real-world experience
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Pharmacy Technician Program - Los Angeles Overview

Campus Address 4021 Rosewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Program Type Blended (2 days a week in class, the rest online) or Weekend (weekend classes, the rest online)
Program Length Can be completed in as little as 9 months
Financial Aid Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify
Accreditation The Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of HealthEducation Schools (ABHES)

Los Angeles Campus

American Career College’s Los Angeles campus is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway at the Vermont St. exit. The 50,000-square-foot facility features modern classrooms and advanced skills labs where students can experience hands-on instruction from distinguished faculty.

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ACC Faculty - Los Angeles Pharmacy Technician Program

Attend a pharmacy technician school in Los Angeles with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.

Facutly Spotlight
Kelly Burns-Santos, BGS, CPhT

Program Director, Los Angeles Pharmacy Technician Program

Kelly has over 29 years of experience as a certified pharmacy technician and more than 8 years working in higher education. She holds multiple certifications including those in chemotherapy and medication therapy management. Kelly is licensed in three states: California, Texas and Louisiana.

Kelly received her Bachelor’s in General Studies with a specialization in History and Psychology. In addition, she holds an Associate in Pharmacy Technology. A proud veteran, Kelly became a pharmacy technician in the US Air Force and was among the first certified pharmacy technicians in all branches of service.

Kelly has worked extensively in several types of pharmacies, having also managed one herself. Her diverse experience spans IV compounding, non-sterile compounding, chemotherapy, insurance billing, inventory management, patient counseling, pediatric and family medicine pharmacy, long-term care and more.

Local Hospitals

Los Angeles-Area Hospitals and Pharmacies

At ACC’s pharmacy technician school in Los Angeles, you’ll be situated near many local hospitals and pharmacies, including but not limited to: 1

  • AHF Pharmacy - Downtown Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • LA Downtown Medical Center (LADMC)
  • Glendale Memorial Hospital

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Pharmacy Technician program in Los Angeles?

The Pharmacy Technician program at ACC-Los Angeles can be completed in as little as 9 months. The program is offered in a blended learning format, combining online coursework with two days per week on campus for hands-on training. Students also complete a 300-hour pharmacy externship to gain real-world experience.

What do Pharmacy Technician students learn at the Los Angeles campus?

Students in the ACC-Los Angeles Pharmacy Technician program train in a fully equipped pharmacy lab, where they learn how to:

  • Prepare and dispense medications
  • Process prescriptions using pharmacy software
  • Calculate dosages and manage inventory
  • Follow pharmacy laws and safety procedures

The program also includes an externship at a pharmacy, providing real-world experience.

Where can pharmacy tech graduates in Los Angeles find jobs?

Pharmacy technician graduates in Los Angeles may find job opportunities in:

  • Retail pharmacies
  • Hospital and clinic pharmacies
  • Compounding and specialty pharmacies
  • Mail-order and online pharmacies
  • Long-term care and assisted living facilities

Los Angeles is home to many large healthcare networks, offering diverse job opportunities for trained pharmacy professionals.

How much does the ACC-LA Pharmacy Technician program cost?

The cost of the LA Pharmacy Technician program varies based on multiple factors, including tuition and personal expenses such as housing and transportation. A Financial Aid Advisor can help you determine your eligible financial aid and scholarship options.

For a breakdown of tuition, visit ACC’s diploma programs tuition page.

Is financial aid available for the ACC-Los Angeles Pharmacy Technician program?

Yes! ACC offers financial aid and scholarships for those who qualify, which can help reduce tuition costs. Our financial aid advisors can help students explore options like federal aid, scholarships, grants, and tuition assistance programs.

Want more details about the Pharmacy Technician program at the Los Angeles campus?

By submitting this form, I provide my signature, expressly consenting to calls, prerecorded messages, emails and/or texts regarding my educational options from American Career College using an automated dialing system to the number and email address provided. I understand my consent is not required to enroll at American Career College, and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. To request information without consenting, please call 877-832-0790. I also understand that I may revoke my consent at any time in accordance with ACC's Opt-Out Disclaimer. All information provided is subject to ACC's Privacy Policy. (**Standard rates may apply.) Disclaimer I understand that if I no longer wish to receive text messages from ACC, I may revoke my consent at any time by texting back "Stop" to unsubscribe from the service. I understand that if I no longer wish to receive emails, I may revoke my consent at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link within any email I receive from ACC. I understand I may revoke my consent to receive calls by informing any ACC associate calling me that I no longer want to receive calls from ACC.

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