Training Program Information

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record- keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.

Offered By: Valley College of Medical Careers-Mountain View

Address:
201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 135
Mountain View, CA 94040

Internet Link: http://www.vcmc.edu

CONTACT:
Sabina Spivak
Phone: 888-909-9291

Program Details

Program Title:	Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Description:	Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients, and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in medical and pharmaceutical terminology; principles of pharmacology and pharmaceutics; drug identification; pharmacy laboratory procedures; prescription interpretation; patient communication and education; safety procedures; record- keeping; measurement and testing techniques; pharmacy business operations; prescription preparation; logistics and dispensing operations; and applicable standards and regulations.

Degree Offered:	Certificates < 2yrs.