Pharmacy Technician Program Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology $32,950 Tuition and Fees* $200+ Other Expenses ** $34, 950+ Total Cost of program Length of Program: 60 weeks (at least 14 months) * Subject to change ** Includes cost for required uniforms and other expenses not covered in Tuition/Fees. Amount will vary. Features:  San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is a private junior college and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). It currently has 13 campuses in different parts of California.  Federal financial aid is available to those that qualify.  SJVC is family owned and offers small classes in programs that are relevant to career development and in high demand in the workforce. Many of their programs are career focused.  The college’s mission statement is to prepare graduates “for professional success in the business, medical and technical career fields”. (taken from SJVC website)  The Pharmacy Technology program at SJVC prepares students to work under direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. o On the job, pharmacy technicians can expect to: 1) process prescriptions, 2) prepare I.V.s, compound creams, ointments and medication, 3) operate pharmacy software, and 4) maintain inventory control. o Students learn pharmacology, computer data entry, prescription processing, pharmacy law, and laboratory applications. o By earning a degree students are qualified to become a licensed Pharmacy Technician. This makes them eligible to also earn desirable certifications like becoming a CPHt (Certified Pharmacy Technician). o This program is available at 8 locations, including the Ontario Campus in the Inland Empire. It is a good option for those students wanting a local program that is less than 2 years long, offers specialized training into a career, and earns you a degree. For more information: Websites: http://www.sjvc.edu/ and http://www.sjvc.edu/programs/medical-and-dental/pharmacytechnology and http://www.sjvc.edu/admissions/consumer-information/pharmacy-technologyconsumer-information and http://www.sjvc.edu/campuses/southern-california/ontario By phone: (855) 204-0642 In person: Ontario Campus, 4580 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764