Pharmacy Technician – California

Train to become a pharmacy technician in as little as 7 months!

The 280-hour Pharmacy Technician program is taught in real time by a live instructor in a virtual classroom using Zoom. Students actively engage with their instructor and classmates through interactive lessons, demonstrations, and discussion—no self-paced or pre-recorded content. The program includes a 120-hour externship in a local pharmacy, providing hands-on training under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.

What You’ll Learn

  • Prescription preparation and dispensing support
  • Patient records and pharmacy documentation
  • Purchasing, inventory management, billing, and reimbursement
  • Pharmacy law, regulations, and medication safety
  • Sterile and non-sterile compounding
  • Quality assurance practices

Students are trained to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in retail, hospital, and clinical pharmacy settings.

Externship & Program Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older for externship placement
  • Access to internet, a PC, laptop, or tablet, and a printer required
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent to obtain California Pharmacy Technician license.

Purchased Separately

  • Textbooks
  • Scrubs (if needed for externship)
  • State License Application Fee ($120 as of 2/26)

Certification & Licensure Preparation

  • Prepares students to sit for the PTCE and ExCPT national certification exams
  • Meets California Board of Pharmacy education requirements

Salary Information

California Mean Annual Wage: $57,799
Source: EDD Labor Market Information Division

Ready to Get Started?

Live instruction. Hands-on experience. Industry-recognized credentials.  Gain the skills, experience, and confidence to launch your career as a pharmacy technician!

Locations:

Name of InstitutionDatesScheduleFull Tuition*Payment PlanInfo
College of the Redwoods, Eureka

10/10/26-3/20/27

 

ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		$2,399
Register		College of the Redwoods Payment Plan
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions? (707) 476-4500
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  Expired
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:
    (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy:  Cancellation requests must be received via email 7 days before the class begins. Refunds, minus a $10 processing fee per class, will be issued within 10 days from the request.
  • Financial Assistance:  Click here for resources
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:
    (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy:  Cancellation requests must be received via email 7 days before the class begins. Refunds, minus a $10 processing fee per class, will be issued within 10 days from the request.
  • Financial Assistance:  Click here for resources
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
El Camino College, Torrance9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,599
Register

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$340 for 5 months
Register

  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions?  commed@elcamino.edu
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
El Camino College, Torrance10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,599
Register

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$340 for 5 months
Register

  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions?  commed@elcamino.edu
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Gonzales Adult School, Gonzales, CA9/14/26-2/18/26ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Refund Policy:  No cancellations after a class has begun. Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted via email at least seven (7) business days before the start date of the class.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Gonzales Adult School, Gonzales, CA10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Refund Policy:  No cancellations after a class has begun. Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted via email at least seven (7) business days before the start date of the class.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Las Positas College Community Education, Livermore9/14/26-2/18/26ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  Expired
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Refund Policy: Las Positas College Community Education’s refund policy.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Las Positas College Community Education, Livermore10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Refund Policy: Las Positas College Community Education’s refund policy.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Mt. San Jacinto College, CA9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,699
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$360 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: CTS adheres to MSJC’s refund policy.
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Mt. San Jacinto College, CA10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,699
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$360 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: CTS adheres to MSJC’s refund policy.
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Rio Hondo College, Whittier9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,599
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$340 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions? 562-222-1498 or dlopez@riohondo.edu
  • Refund Policy: CTS adheres to Rio Hondo College’s refund policy. Requests for refund or transfers are accepted no later than 5 working days prior to the program start date with a $10 processing fee.  A full refund will be issued if class is cancelled by the college.
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Rio Hondo College, Whittier10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,599
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$340 for 5 months

Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions? 562-222-1498 or dlopez@riohondo.edu
  • Refund Policy: CTS adheres to Rio Hondo College’s refund policy. Requests for refund or transfers are accepted no later than 5 working days prior to the program start date with a $10 processing fee.  A full refund will be issued if class is cancelled by the college.
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center, San Leandro9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  Expired
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Financial Assistance:  Click here for resources
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: No refund or transfer of any fees unless a class is canceled.
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
San Leandro Adult & Career Education Center, San Leandro10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Details Price Qty
Full Payment$2,399.00 USD  

CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$300 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Financial Assistance:  Click here for resources
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: No refund or transfer of any fees unless a class is canceled.
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
San Mateo Adult & Career Education, San Mateo9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Register		 Payment plan and financial assistance available for San Mateo County residents.  Contact SMACE for application.
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions by phone or for more information:
    (650) 558-2100 or SMAS_info@smuhsd.org
  • No class on 9/5, 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29 and 1/16
San Mateo Adult & Career Education, San Mateo10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,399
Register		 Payment plan and financial assistance available for San Mateo County residents.  Contact SMACE for application.
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions by phone or for more information:
    (650) 558-2100 or SMAS_info@smuhsd.org
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Santiago Canyon College, Community Education9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,500
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$320.20 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  ​(714) 628-4960 or scccs@sccollege.edu​​​​​
  • Refund Policy: Click here for Santiago Canyon College’s policy.
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Santiago Canyon College, Community Education10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,500
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$899 deposit
$320.20 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  ​(714) 628-4960 or scccs@sccollege.edu​​​​​
  • Refund Policy: Click here for Santiago Canyon College’s policy.
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Santa Monica College, Community Education9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,499
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$799 deposit
$340 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: No cancellations after a class has begun. Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted via email at least seven business days before the start date of the class.
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15
Santa Monica College, Community Education10/10/26-3/20/27ONLINE
Tues, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Sat, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER & PAY IN FULL
$2,499
Register		CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN
$799 deposit
$340 for 5 months
Register
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions:  (888) 308-0737 or jflint@careertrainingsolutionsllc.com
  • Refund Policy: No cancellations after a class has begun. Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted via email at least seven business days before the start date of the class.
  • No class on 11/28, 12/19, 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 1/16 and 2/13
Sierra College, Community Education, Roseville9/14/26-2/18/27ONLINE
Mon. & Thurs., 6:00 – 9:30 pm		$2,599
Register		No payment plan
  • Information Session: Click here to be emailed the information session video.
  • Questions?  communityed@sierracollege.edu
  • No class on 11/26, 12/21, 12/24, 12/28, 12/31, 2/15

 

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