Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 974800
- Phone: (408) 867-2200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (916) 361-1660
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
46%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,208Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Pharmacy Technician Training
The pharmacy technician program at Western Career College – Sacramento 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.
Western Career College – Sacramento
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA
Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Career College – Sacramento has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 68 |
| Associate's Degree | 1 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19 |
| Female | 50 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Black | 9 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Multiple Races | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Pharmacy Technician program at Western Career College – Sacramento, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.94
- Average Annual Salary: $43550
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Western Career College – Sacramento accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Western Career College – Sacramento may provide services to students including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Career path counseling
- Helping students find work after graduation