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Pharm Tech
Pharmacy Technician Program
Mission College Pharmacy technician does not offer an AS/AA degree. Pharmacy Technician offers a certificate of completion.
* You must watch the info meeting prior to applying in step two.
What's New for 2022
- Day Session Starts August 29, 2022
- Become an essential worker.
- Get your foot in the door to the growing healthcare field.
- Low instructor to student ratio.
1
Learn About Pharmacy Industry
* You must watch the info meeting prior to applying in step two.
2
Schedule and Appointment
- Talk to Jessica or Noori about an exciting career by requesting a follow-up meeting for interview and assessment.
- A career as a pharm tech leads to working in not only places like Walgreens and CVS, but also pharmacies at hospitals, compounding, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes.
- Day and evening classes available for our accelerated programs.
3
Start Your Career!
- Classes begin again August 29, 2022
Accelerated Pharm Tech
Mission College is proud to offer an accelerated evening or day pharmacy technician program which is PTCB approved and designed for those who wish to qualify for the California State Board of Pharmacy Technician Licensing.
- Schedule and Tuition
- Requirements & Registration
- Pharmacy Tech Classes
- Job Placement
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Faculty
Watch recording of info session. If you are interested in applying for the program, please complete an application and set up a virtal meeting with one of our program directors.
- This 30-week intensive program takes a very practical approach to pharmacy training, and is designed to prepare graduates for work in one of many pharmacy settings in short period of time.
- The program is excellent for recent high school graduates, college students, ex-healthcare workers, those looking for a career change, and any one who wants entry into the pharmacy or health fields.
- The curriculum is written by pharmacists, and classes are taught by both pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians practicing in all areas of pharmacy.
- Students will receive 400 contact hours that include class and lab instruction, tutoring and workshop sessions, externship experiential training in a pharmacy.
- Graduates of the training program will receive a Certificate of Completion and eligibility for licensure (registration) by the CA State Board of Pharmacy.
- We are a PTCB approved program
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Integrity and Ethics
- Accuracy
- Mathematics
- 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 and answering questions in a place like CVS
- 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
Sample Pharm Tech Courses
Hands-on course work in Inpatient and Hospital Pharmacy Practice
The role of a pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in activities related to drug dispensing. Pharmacy technicians must understand how pharmacy operations in hospital and institutional settings function such as their use of aseptic techniques, preparation of parenterals, proper handling of hazardous agents, unit dose repacking, floor stock, and crash carts. Students will understand formulary drugs, common universal precautions to avoid contamination.Hands-on course work with IV and Compounding Practice
For the purposes of this class, students will learn the actual hands-on tasks directly related to filling and compounding prescription medications. This is a hands on class that will teach you the fundamentals of compounding calculations, packaging & preparation. This is a hand on class and students will enjoy making various creations!