In addition to the general education requirement, the associate degree includes the full-spectrum training required for employment in all pharmacy practice settings. Upon completion of the associate degree, graduates will meet the academic training requirements for licensing with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Graduates will also be well prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. The major course requirements for the associate degree consist of the same 20.0 units of coursework listed in the Basic Certificate option, including the 2.0 units of outpatient externship rotation. In addition to completing two additional academic courses (PHAR 057 and PHAR 060), students choosing the associate degree must perform 200 additional hours (3 additional units) of externship, involving rotations in inpatient and sterile products pharmacy services. Students will be placed in the hospital and/or home infusion setting to complete these rotations. Background checks, health screenings, and/or drug testing will be required prior to lab classes. Any required investigations are done at the student’s expense. Students are expected to understand and agree to abide by the Program Guidelines, which include technician standards and essential functions for pharmacy technicians.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply for the California Board of Pharmacy licensing as a Pharmacy Technician in a timely manner.

🗸 Construct an effective resume for Pharmacy Technician job interviews, highlighting your advanced technical skills and Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technology.

🗸 Apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam and complete it successfully