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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Are you comfortable in both an administrative and a clinical role? If you are interested in joining one of the healthcare field’s most rapidly growing sectors, a career as a Pharmacy Technician could be a great choice for you!

With training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in 21 weeks! 

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Pharmacy Technician


At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students for a pharmacy career in the healthcare industry. Pharmacy technicians are responsible for helping licensed pharmacists, by assisting in measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and recording the correct dosages of prescription medications. Pharmacy Technicians are also responsible for establishing and maintaining patient record files, submitting insurance claim forms, and managing prescription and over-the-counter medication inventories.

This 21-week program provides students with intensive training to learn the skills needed for entry-level employment as Pharmacy Technicians


In the Pharmacy Technician program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Fill prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
  • Utilize relevant software applications
  • Recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drugs
  • Understand brand, generic, and OTC (over the counter) medications
  • Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations
  • Comprehend and perform insurance procedures

Pharmacy Technician Program Overview

  • Total Weeks in program:
    • 21 Weeks
  • Quarter Credit Hours: 22
  • Total Clock Hours: 336
  • Classroom Hours: 144
  • Clinical Externship Hours: 120
  • Laboratory Hours: 72

Graduates receive a Certificate of CompletionPharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technicians hold jobs with career opportunities in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmacy laboratories, compounding pharmacies, and as pharmaceutical sales representatives.


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FAQs about Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician Program

A pharmacy technician assists pharmacists by preparing medications, managing inventory, handling prescriptions, processing insurance, and helping customers, ensuring safe, efficient pharmacy operations in retail, hospital, or clinical settings.

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician course can be completed in as few as 21 weeks.

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician course is offered in person. Students learn classroom theory and complete hands-on training in labs on campus. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

Many of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician graduates go to work in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmacy laboratories, compounding pharmacies, and as pharmaceutical sales representatives. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

In Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician course, students learn real-world skills, including how to fill prescriptions, utilize relevant medical software, recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drugs, understand brand, generic, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations, and comprehend and perform insurance procedures. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

Graduates will receive a Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Completion, and will be prepared for the National Certification Exam for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.

There are no prerequisites to take the Pharmacy Technician course at Contra Costa Medical Career College. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 925-757-2900 to get in contact with our admissions team.