Pharmacy Technician Program (CTE)

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About This Course

This course is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician. The pharmacy technician program will address basic pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, deciphering and filling medication orders, reconstitution of drugs, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and pharmacy operations among other critical topics. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to receive a pharmacy technician license from the California board of pharmacy. Hybrid program: students are required to complete 20 hours a week of online and self-study.

Register with Us!

Address: Claremont Unified School District

170 W. San Jose Ave. Claremont, CA 91711

(909) 834-6132- Call or text for information

Click HERE to create an appointment!

2024-2025 Dates

Cohort 1: August 13th- December 17th

Cohort 2: January 14th- May 27th

Class times:

18 Weeks

  • 5:00PM- 9:00PM on Tuesdays via Zoom with instructor.

  • Classroom assignments completed Monday-Friday on Online Platform.

    • ***Externship hours vary.

Total Program Fee:

  • $2,995 per term.

  • Most of our students qualify for complete financial assistance.

  • Scholarships Available!

State License Requirement:

  • California Identification Card, Drivers License or Valid Passport.

  • Social Security Card.

  • High School Diploma Transcripts.

  • Pass a clean background check.

    • *Past offenses may disqualify for a state license.

Classroom Requirements

  • In addition to passing the pre-registration assessment, potential students must pass a clean background check and have sealed official High School Diploma transcripts.

  • COVID Vaccination Required or acceptable exemption documentation (clinical requirement).

  • Class requirements: 12-20 hours of online assignments in preparation for classroom direct instruction one day per week.

  • 200 hours of externship at a pharmacy required.

Financial Assistance Information

If you are applying for financial assistance, please bring these documents to your appointment.

  1. Bring a copy of your resume.

  2. Valid CA Drivers License or CA Identification Card (the physical card, NOT a copy).

  3. Social Security card, birth certificate or US Passport (the original, NOT a copy).

  4. Proof of Selective Services Registration – STATUS LETTER (Males only).

  5. Proof of residence (utility bill, official correspondence, phone bill, bank statement, etc.).

  6. EDD Award Letter or Claim Form – (if applicable).

  7. Veterans: Bring Form DD-214 (if applicable).

  8. Any layoff or termination letter (if applicable).

  9. 6 months proof of income for you and your spouse (if applicable).

    • Paystubs, Unemployment Insurance documentation, EBT, disability, etc.

      • If you had the same employer for the past 6 months, then the last paycheck stub will suffice.

        • *If you have children, please bring their birth certificates or social security cards and tax documents that provide their information (name, social security, etc.).