Pharmacy Technician Training

The pharmacy technician program at Santa Barbara Business College – Santa Maria prepares students for careers assisting pharmacists in pharmacies and healthcare organizations. The program focuses on preparing medications, providing medications and related assistance to patients, and managing pharmacy clinical and business operations. Program courses include: medical and pharmaceutical terminology, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures, prescription interpretation, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing operations, and applicable standards and regulations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer pharmacy technician training.

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Santa Barbara Business College – Santa Maria (sbbcollege)

5300 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA

For nearly 120 years, Santa Barbara Business College has been providing students with a quality education to prepare students for their future. SBB College is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the state of California, and has increased its program offerings over the years. It is a nationally accredited institution by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.  The school has also expanded its locations, with campuses throughout the state of California as well as online distance learning opportunities.

Academics

Santa Barbara Business College offers technical programs, associate programs and bachelor programs. The school admits new and transferring students to one of its many campuses or through distance learning programs. These programs are designed to prepare individuals for their careers in their chosen field of study.

Programs include:

• Medical Office Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Vocational Nursing
• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at SBB College must meet with an admissions advisor in order to assess and match the applicant's skills and knowledge with available programs. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. To begin the enrollment process, complete the information request form on the school's website. Financial aid is available through grants, loans and scholarships. In order to begin the financial aid eligibility process it is suggested students contact one of the school's financial aid advisers.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. sbbcollege offers an associate's degree program in pharmacy technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Pharmacy Technicians

Description

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pharmacy technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bakersfield, CA
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $37850

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).