The CRC Pharmacy Technology Program includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components that are structured to facilitate the achievement of educational and career goals. Pharmacy technicians are skilled technical health workers who perform a wide variety of pharmacy-related tasks under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Successful completion of the program not only prepares graduates to participate in taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) but also qualifies students for licensure and registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy and be employed as an entry-level pharmacy technician. The program has obtained a 6-year Accreditation Status conferred by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 PSLO 1: Apply federal, state and local laws, regulations, and professional standards to pharmacy practice.

🗸 PSLO 2: Analyze of the role of the Pharmacy Technician in distributive pharmacy.

🗸 PSLO 3: Demonstrate the comprehension of knowledge pertaining to human anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.

🗸 PSLO 4: Perform math function, dosage calculation and compounding techniques.

🗸 PSLO 5: Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in all job-related activities.

🗸 PSLO 6: Design and relate messages for effective and appropriate oral and written communication.

Career Information

Businesses that will make up the potential market for CRC’s Pharmacy Technician graduates include hospitals, pharmacies/drug stores, grocery stores, department stores, state government, local government, and other general merchandise stores in the region. Retail pharmacies are expected to experience significant growth in pharmacy technician jobs over the next ten years and will most likely benefit the most from a Pharmacy Technician degree program in the region.