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Pharmacy Technician Certificate

It’s time for a healthy dose of success

A career as a Pharmacy Technician has great implications for your future, with recent estimates provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating that the need for qualified Pharmacy Technicians will grow by 20 percent in the next seven years. This program will immerse you into the ever-evolving field of health care and prescription management so you can take full advantage of this in-demand profession.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program at CSUB will fully prepare you for this dynamic and in-demand career, giving you the skills and hands-on training necessary for continued success.

 

 

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board approved

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The Pharmacy Technician program at CSUB is certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Students that complete the program at CSUB meet the education/training requirement to apply for their PTCB CPhT credential. For more information about this certification, visit the PTCB website

 

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At A Glance

24 CEUs
$6,000 (3 courses)
In-person
Spring 2025: January 14, 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Meet one of the following requirements:

    • High school diploma

    • General Education Development (GED) Certificate

  • A basic skills math test is a required part of the application. This test is taken in the Extended Education and Global Outreach office and should take roughly 30-minutes. Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the program coordinator and submit their complete application packet when present to take the exam.

Program Outline and Requirements

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program comprises three courses, which are offered consecutively. To progress through the program, each course must be passed with a “C” or better. As part of the third class, students will take part in externships. CSU Bakersfield partners with pharmacies to test students’ knowledge and to prepare them for work as Pharmacy Technicians.

Tuition and Fees

The following are estimated costs for the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program.

Typical costs are as follows:

$1,500PHTX 8010 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technician (8 CEUs)
$1,500PHTX 8020 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Advanced Pharmacy Calculations (8 CEUs)
$3,000PHTX 8030 - Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Preparation (8 CEUs)
Approximate Total Cost of Program:$6,000

*The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, the CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by The Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 -66028.6 of the Education Code).

Payment Options

There are two payment options for your convenience:

  1. Pay the full course fee amount at the time of registration.
  2. Sign up for the Tuition Payment Plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your classes over a longer period of time.

Note: Program is not eligible for FAFSA-based financial aid.

Tuition Deferment Plan

How to Apply

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program at CSU Bakersfield requires the following:

Complete Application
plus
Proof of High School Completion
plus
Application Fee

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Provide proof of completion with one of the following documents:

  • High school transcripts with graduation posted
  • High school diploma
  • Proof of GED completion

 

 

Application Deadlines

We offer start dates for two terms throughout the year. Please see the deadlines below for each term. 

Fall Semester

Feb10Applications Open
Aug01Regular Deadline
Aug15Document Submission Deadline

Spring Semester

Sep10Applications Open
Jan14Regular Deadline
Jan17Document Submission Deadline
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