The Pharmacy Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician, providing medications and other healthcare products to patients and consumers.
Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, students learn to fill prescriptions, establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, take inventory, and stock medications. A background check and drug test is required for clinical experience. The California Board of Pharmacy may deny the Pharmacy Technician license based on convictions substantially related to Pharmacy Technician practice.
An American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) affiliated Program
Learn More About the Pharmacy Technology Program
Interested in the Pharmacy Technology Program at SBVC?
Our short, recorded overview introduces the program and provides helpful information for prospective students.
The recording covers:
- Program overview
- Courses and program structure
- General program requirements
- How to get started
Please complete the form below, and we will send you a link to watch the recording at your convenience.
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Ready to Join? Petition Clearance & Program Orientation Sessions
**Now enrolling for Spring 2027 (Classes begin week of January 19, 2027)**
These sessions are required for SBVC students who plan to register for a Pharmacy Technology (PHT 060) course.
Important Information:
- Students wanting to register in a PHT 060 course must attend one of these orientation sessions
- Attendance to this virtual session serves as the program orientation
- Required to receive petition clearance by the department for the semester registration
Who should attend:
- Current SBVC students - Must have Student ID Number & SBVC Email
- Students ready to enroll in PHT 060 course
Note: Petition clearance will only be issued after attending a session, completing the application review process, and you must have a SBVC Student ID and SBVC email.
Please register using your SBVC Student Email before attending a Zoom session using the link below:
Orientation Sessions are held weekly on Thursdays from 1:00pm-2:15pm
Click Here to Register for a Zoom Orientation Session
Questions?: Please contact the department for course availability at SBVCPharmTech@valleycollege.edu
Degrees & Certificates
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Pharmacy Technology AS
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Pharmacy Technology COA
Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities
You may be able to earn credit for Pharmacy Technology courses for skills and knowledge you gained outside of the classroom. Visit Credit for Prior Learning to learn more.
A Loma Linda Pharmacy Bridge Program
Start at SBVC, Finish with a Doctor of Pharmacy
SBVC's Pharmacy Technology Department and Loma Linda University's School of Pharmacy have collaborated to create a pathway for SBVC students to apply to the LLU PharmD program. After completing your certificate in Pharmacy Technology and prerequisite requirements at SBVC, you can apply to the LLU School of Pharmacy Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
Get Started in Pharmacy Technology
Externship and Partnerships
Gain real-world experience through the externship and partnership opportunities available in our Pharmacy Technology program.
Hospitals & Medical Center
Retail Pharmacy Partners
Exclusive Collaborative Partnership with San Bernardino City Unified School District
Through our exclusive partnership with San Bernardino City Unified School District, SBVC’s Pharmacy Technology program gives high school students a head start with Early College opportunities.
