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CONTRA COSTA MEDICAL CAREER COLLEGE’S PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Pharmacy Technician School

The Pharmacy Technician certificate program at Contra Costa Medical Career College will give you the tools to enter the healthcare world as a professional in a retail pharmacy, hospital, home healthcare setting, mail order or pharmaceutical wholesalers industry.

Pharmacy Technicians may assist pharmacists in providing medications and healthcare products to patients. As a certified Pharmacy Tech, you’ll receive and verify prescriptions and prepare patient medication. CCMCC’s Pharmacy Technician classes will also train you to maintain client profiles and insurance claim forms. Pharmacy Techs are the key communication liaison between medical professionals, doctors, pharmacists and patients.

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Contra Costa Medical Career Colleges Pharmacy Technician classes train you to:
  • Prepare and provide medication and other health products to patients
  • Mix intravenous solutions
  • Count tablets and labeling bottles
  • Receive electronic prescriptions from medical offices
  • Handle computer order entry of prescriptions
  • Receive written prescriptions and requests for patient refills
  • Stock and inventory prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

The California State approved Pharmacy Technician program at CCMCC qualifies its students to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (CPhT), administered by PTCB. More states and employers are requiring certification as reliance on Pharmacy Technicians grows.

Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Increased demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for pharmaceutical services. Prescribed education leads to a healthy career as a Pharmacy Technician. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm

Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program prepares you for employment through the following coursework:
  • Pharmacy Law and Ethics
  • Pharmacy Regulatory Guidelines
  • Pharmacy Math
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Pharmacology
  • Clerical Duties
  • Pharmacy Laboratory Skills
  • Computer Applications
  • Pharmacy Technician Externship

Type of degree conferred : Certificate

*State licensure is a REQUIREMENT for successful completion of this program. A certificate of completion will NOT be issued until California state licensure (registration #) is received. It takes up to 90 days for the California Board of Pharmacy to process applications after the application has been received. Contra Costa Medical Career College will assist you in completing all application requirements prior to submitting your application. California State licensure is REQUIRED for Pharmacy Technician employment in the state of California. An application for licensure will be denied by the Board of Pharmacy if a felony conviction is found on an applicant’s background check.

Total Fees paid to Institution

  • Registration Fee:$200.00 (non-refundable)
  • Tuition:$3950.00 (refundable)
  • STRF Fee:$10.00
  • Textbooks:$277.00 (refundable if unused)

Students are also responsible for the following fees NOT paid directly to Institution

  • Uniforms:$60.00 (non-refundable)
  • BLS American Heart Association for Health Care Providers:$85.00 (non-refundable)
  • Background check: 0.00
  • drug screen:$150.00
  • Live Scan:$74.00 (non-refundable)
  • California State Licensing fee:$195.00 (non-refundable)
  • Self-query fee:$16.00 (required by Board of Pharmacy) (non-refundable)

Optional Fees upon program completion

  • Certification Exam:$135.00 (certification is NOT required for state licensure) (non-refundable)

There is a 120 hour externship following successful completion of the didactic portion of the course.

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Student Testimonials

Shana Flickinger

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I attended CCMCC Fall of 2019 and I couldn’t say enough great things about the program. I completed the full Medical Assistant program, Front and Back Office, including Phlebotomy and EKG. The programs were the most affordable of any school I researched, offering morning noon or night classes to accommodate all. All of my teachers …
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Jared Brown, CST

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Prior to starting the surgical tech program at CCMCC, I spent a few years working in an admin position at a hospital. Early on I knew that the hospital environment was the right fit for me, and I wanted to continue pursuing a career in the medical field. Even though I have an outgoing personality, …
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Laura Galvan

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Have you ever wanted to quit your job and go back to school? When I first thought about being a surgical tech, I had to consider if leaving a stable job at John Muir to pursue this dream would be worth it. We are a family of 5 and that included our new born son …
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Tara Gurney

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My ultimate goal was to have a job that I could say I loved. CCMCC gave me that gift. The Surgical Technology program gave me all the tools I needed to succeed. It wasn’t a easy journey but, it was worth every bit. The program is very well thought out. I recommend it to anyone …
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Carmen Marelis Cosajay

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I walked into the school to get information to begin class in 2020. From the moment I walked in the staff was very helpful and I decided to start school in November of 2019 instead. The person helping me worked with my financial needs and they worked out a payment plan that was perfect for …
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Cory Reyburn

- Surgical Tech Class of 2017

For those who find joy in helping others; for those who want to be a part of a team that saves lives; for those who have always wished to join the medical field, but don’t know where to start; you have found your opportunity. Contra Costa Medical Career College provides students with the knowledge and …
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Andrea

- Medical Assisting with phlebotomy & EKG October 2017 - June 2018

I looked forward to going to Contra Costa Medical Career College every day. I made amazing friends, I enjoyed learning something new everyday & the staff actually cares about the students. My teachers were awesome – they’ve shared their own personal experience back when they use to be in the field, always giving us tips …
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