Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
Hands-on Skills Training in Bakersfield, CA
Are you interested in a career in the healthcare field? Are you comfortable in both an administrative and a clinical role? The Pharmacy Technician program could be a great choice for you!
With High Desert Medical College’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program in Bakersfield, CA, you can gain the hands-on training and practical experience to enter the fast-growing administrative healthcare sector. HDMC’s 34-week program provides students with intensive training to learn the skills needed for entry-level employment as Pharmacy Technicians. Students in the Pharmacy Technician program learn from professional instructors, and receive real-world on-the-job experience through an Externship.
In the Pharmacy Technician program you will learn how to:
- Fill prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Utilize relevant software applications
- Recognize the classifications of drugs and scheduled drug
- Understand brand, generic, and OTC (over the counter) medications
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy regulations
- Comprehend and perform insurance procedures
Pharmacy Technician Training in Bakersfield, CA
The Pharmacy Technician program at HDMC prepares students for immediate entry-level positions following graduation. Graduates of HDMC’s program receive a Certificate of Completion, Pharmacy Technician diploma, and receive their California state licensure from the Board of Pharmacy.
* HDMC graduates will be prepared for career opportunities in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, pharmacy laboratories, compounding pharmacies, and as pharmaceutical sales representatives.
About High Desert Medical College
High Desert Medical College provides flexible real-world healthcare training for essential healthcare careers including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assisting, Ultrasound Technology, and Nursing. Offering hybrid, hands-on, and online classes, HDMC’s Associate of Applied Science and certificate programs are designed to be achievable in a relatively short period of time. Accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), HDMC has three locations: Bakersfield, Temecula, and Lancaster, California.
