Pharmacy Technician Program
Cohort starts August 26, 2024
Mission College is proud to announce the Pharmacy Technician Program is now non-credit, offering tuition -free courses to those who live in the West Valley-Mission service area. Our 9-month program takes a very practical approach to pharmacy training and is designed to prepare graduates for work in one of many pharmacy settings in a short period of time. The program is excellent for recent high school graduates, college students, other health care workers, those looking for a career change, anyone who wants entry into the pharmacy or health fields, or anyone who wants to learn and skill and start a new career!
Classes are taught by both pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians practicing in all areas of pharmacy. Students will receive hours which include class and lab instruction, tutoring, and clinical externship training in a pharmacy. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion, qualify for licensure (registration) by the CA State Board of Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam eligibility.
More Information
Application Process
1
Learn About Pharmacy Industry
- Attend/view mandatory information Zoom meeting
- May 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
- June 12, 2024, 10 a.m.
- May 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
- June 12, 2024, 10 a.m.
2
Apply
- Application will be open from June 14 to July 15, 2024.
3
Start Your Career!
- Acceptance notifications will be emailed by July 19, 2024
- Program starts August 26, 2024
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Integrity and Ethics
- Accuracy
- Ability to relate to people (interpersonal skills)
- Communication skills
- Management skills
- Ability to multitask
- Diplomacy
- Computer Literacy
Select Jobs in the Field
- Pharmacy Technician
- Retail pharmacy, filling prescriptions
- Closed-door pharmacy that works with specific groups like hospice facilites, jails or online medication companies
- Hospital pharmacy providing round-the-clock coverage
- Pharmacy benefit manager, overseeing the operations