Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Training in California

Pharmacy technicians provide valuable support to licensed pharmacists. Students looking for pharmacy technician programs in California should consider Charter College as the way to prepare for their next career.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to seek employment as an entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. Our Pharmacy Technician training program provides the fundamentals of pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, preparation of sterile dosage forms, customer service, pharmacy law and ethics, and pharmacy operations. The program includes hands-on experience to prepare students for a career as a Pharmacy Technician. Employment opportunities include positions in hospitals, medical centers, skilled nursing facilities, private pharmacies, outpatient clinics and pharmaceutical companies. 

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician is currently only available at the Charter College Oxnard, CA, location.

Program Highlights:

• Training in pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, preparation of sterile dosage forms, and pharmacy operations
• Customer service
• Pharmacy law and ethics

Fast Track:
15-month program

Earn your Pharmacy Technician Associate degree in just 15 months. Charter starts classes every five weeks providing unparalleled flexibility and our unique accelerated learning approach helps you to graduate on time.