Pharmacy Technician
In Jurupa Adult School's PT course you will learn the following:
Assist in processing and dispensing prescriptions
Implement knowledge in pharmacology, pharmacy
calculations and pharmacy practice
Assist in compounding customized medication and
IV preparations
Perform skills in aseptic technique
Operate Pharmacy Management Software
Fill and label prescriptions
Implement knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA guidelines
Maintain patient profiles
Perform administrative duties and provide customer service
(This program is a hybrid class. Classroom instruction will take place on campus and online.)
Class is held Monday – Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on campus.
Thursday & Friday is held online.
Tuition is $275.00 and includes textbooks, scrubs, and a refundable $75.00 laptop deposit.
The program requires the completion of 400 hours of instruction and 120 hours of externship (roughly 6 months) to be awarded a Certificate of Completion*.
During externship, the student will be sent to a pharmacy facility where they will receive hands on experience.
*Our program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Steps to Apply
You may pick up an application in the office or you can download the application here.
Fill out the application and turn in to the office or submit online here.
Application must be complete before submission or it will not be accepted.
Two letters of recommendation, a personal statement letter, and your official transcripts must be included with the application form.
Attend mandatory orientation when available.
*We accept applications all year round. We will file your application and contact you when the next available class will begin.
*Candidates are not chosen on a first come first serve basis. After all orientations, applications shall be looked over thoroughly by a panel and qualified applications will be selected.
