ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Complete our nationally recognized program in only 16 weeks! The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a pharmacy technician in a variety of healthcare settings. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical coursework with hands-on training to prepare students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and to meet industry standards. Students will gain proficiency in medication preparation, pharmacy law, ethics, drug classifications, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy operations.
The program is nationally recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB.) Students who successfully complete the program earn a Certificate of Completion from the college. Courses are noncredit (zero units) and tuition-free. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks, if required.
SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE
This Spring 2026, students can choose to enroll in either the daytime or evening program. Students are encouraged to register for all seven courses in one semester.
DAYTIME PROGRAM
| CRN | COURSE ID | COURSE NAME | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 45951 | PHMT A030N | Pharmacy Technician Foundation | January 31 – March 28 | Monday & Wednesday | 8:30 am – 10:40 am | C&L 110 | Gia-Thu Pham |
| 45959 | PHMT A040N | Pharmacology & Medication Management | January 31 – March 28 | Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:50 am | C&L 110 | Clarence Lloyd |
| 45952 | PHMT A050N | Pharmacy Law & Ethics | January 31 – March 28 | Monday & Wednesday | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | C&L 110 | Gia-Thu Pham |
| 45960 | PHMT A060N | Pharmacy Calculations | January 31 – May 30 | Tuesday & Thursday | 8:30 am – 9:50 am | C&L 110 | Clarence Lloyd |
| 45958 | PHMT A070N | Pharmacy Operations & Distribution | February 7 – May 23 | Saturday | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | C&L 110 + Hybrid | Phoebe Mai |
| 45961 | PHMT A080N | Sterile & Non-Sterile Compound | April 6 – May 30 | Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:05 pm | C&L 110 | Clarence Lloyd |
| 45954 | PHMT A090N | Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Prep | May 1 – May 22 | Friday | 8:30 am – 10:35 am | C&L 110 | Gia-Thu Pham |
EVENING
| CRN | COURSE ID | COURSE NAME | DATES | DAY(S) | TIME | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR |
| 45955 | PHMT A030N | Pharmacy Technician Foundation | January 31 – March 28 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 pm – 7:10 pm | C&L 110 + Hybrid | Phoebe Mai |
| 45963 | PHMT A040N | Pharmacology & Medication Management | January 31 – March 28 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | C&L 110 | Richie Cariaso |
| 45956 | PHMT A050N | Pharmacy Law & Ethics | January 31 – March 28 | Monday & Wednesday | 7:20 pm – 8:50 pm | C&L 110 | Phoebe Mai |
| 45957 | PHMT A060N | Pharmacy Calculations | April 6 – May 30 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | C&L 110 + Hybrid | Clarence Lloyd |
| 45953 | PHMT A070N | Pharmacy Operations & Distribution | April 6 – May 30 | Monday & Wednesday | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | C&L 110 + Hybrid | Gia-Thu Pham |
| 45962 | PHMT A080N | Sterile & Non-Sterile Compound | April 6 – May 30 | Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 pm – 8:05 pm | C&L 110 | Clarence Lloyd |
| 45964 | PHMT A090N | Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Prep | May 1 – May 22 | Friday | 6:00 pm – 8:05 pm | C&L 110 | Richie Cariaso |
Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however, we encourage students to review the Online Class Schedule for the most updated information.
CERTIFICATE INFORMATION & COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Students who successfully pass all classes in a program earn a Certificate of Completion. Visit the online for certificate requirements and course descriptions.
CALIFORNIA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Students are responsible for applying for their Pharmacy Technician License in the state they intend to work. The California State Board of Pharmacy requires individuals are 18 years of age or older, have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid Social Security number or ITIN. Applicants will be required to pay an application fee and complete a background check (Live Scan.) For the license application, instructions, and additional information, please visit the California State Board of Pharmacy website.
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