• ​​​The Pharmacy Technology Advanced Certificate Option includes the full-spectrum training required for employment in all pharmacy practice settings. 
• Upon completion of the Advanced Certificate, 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 Advanced Certificate consists of the same 18 units of coursework listed in the Basic Certificate option, including the 2.5 unit outpatient externship rotation. In addition to completing two additional academic courses (PHAR 057 and PHAR 060) and one skills lab (PHAR 056L or PHAR 060L), students choosing the Advanced Certificate option must perform 200 additional hours (three 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.
• The Advanced Certificate option is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).Students must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better (0.5 unit of PHAR 060L or other L-series lab classes and externship with a grade of "P") to qualify for the the Advanced Certificate.
• All courses are required to be completed within a 3-year period to be eligible for Pharmacy Technology program enrollment and certificate/ degree.
  
  

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students will be prepared for pharmacy job interviews.

2. Students will successfully complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam and license application process in a timely manner.

Required Courses: