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This short-term program is intended to prepare students to become a pharmacy technician in the hospital, retail pharmacy, and pharmaceutical development setting. This program is specifically for noncredit students who are seeking training in the pharmacy technology setting for immediate entry-level employment. Furthermore, this program will also provide preparation for state certification exams, licensing, and foundational pharmacy technology skills and training for students to enter into more advanced pharmacy technology programs. Students must pass all courses to earn the Pharmacy Technician certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain employment in an introductory position in the pharmacy technology sector.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
- Students will progress through the pharmacy technology career ladder by enrolling in further pharmacy technology courses or programs.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Required Courses
- Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Technicians
SOC Career Code: 29-2052.00Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Typical Hourly Salary$21.83The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$49,517.60Annual Job Openings4,586Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Pharmacy Aides
Pharmacy Aides
SOC Career Code: 31-9095.00Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.58The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,049.98Annual Job Openings1,628Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Pharmacy Technicians
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