DESIGNED WITH THE WORKING ADULT IN MIND
- All our graduates are eligible to apply to the California State Board of Pharmacy for licensure.
- Students are strongly encouraged to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam, administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (pass rate SRJC, 100%, national, 73%)
- 82% of our graduates are employed as pharmacy technicians; 10% of our graduates pursue higher education (pharmacists, research etc.).
- The job market in Sonoma and other counties is growing rapidly. Many students find employment during or right after their clinical preceptorships. SRJC students get hiring priority over other schools due to the quality of education provided here.
About
The Pharmacy Technician Program at SRJC was established in 2001. Developed from an identified community need, this program maintains a high standard of health-care education. It is a Regional program and we service students from many counties in Northern California. The open access policy with no application process is designed for student convenience. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the educational requirements for an AA/AS degree while building priority registration.
We are committed to preparing our graduates for jobs in retail/hospital based pharmacy, research, and also for their next level of education.
The Pharmacy Technician Program is available as a Career Certificate (19.5 Units) and as an Associate in Science Pharmacy Technician Major. To earn an AA/AS degree, a student needs to complete 60 units (degree applicable courses are numbered 1-299), a general education pattern (Option A, B, or C) and Pharm Tech major courses (19.5 units). Contact the counseling office for additional AA/AS degree requirements.
Counseling Services: (707) 527-4451
Both programs will prepare students to be registered Pharmacy Technicians and for employment in various pharmacy settings. The program will help students meet the IV Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy Technician requirement with the completion of Pharmacy 157 and 157 L Clinical.
Mission
The Pharmacy Technician Program at Santa Rosa Junior College is dedicated to facilitating the growth and development of enrolled students in becoming competent entry-level pharmacy technicians to function within the healthcare community they serve.
Objective
The major goals of the Santa Rosa Junior College Pharmacy Technician Program are to assist the enrolled students:
- In performing skills with accuracy, utilizing skills in the workplace, and demonstrating proper equipment handling.
- In utilizing critical thinking, adapting, and demonstrating good communication in a clinical environment, as well as demonstrating good oral and written communication skills.
- In demonstrating professionalism and understanding of ethical decision making.
Sequence of Classes*
* as of Spring of 2023
One Year Program:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Pre-requisite |
| First Semester (Fall) | |||
| PHARM 150 | Introduction to Pharmacy Technician | 3.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 102 | Pharmaceutical Calculations for the Pharmacy Technician | 2.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 103 | Critical Thinking and Management Skills for the PT | 2.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 152 | Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice | 2.00 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| PHARM 154A | Retail Clinical 1 | 1.00 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| First Semester Unit Total: | 10.00 | ||
| Second Semester (Spring) | |||
| PHARM 154B | Retail Clinical 2 | 2.00 | *CC 102,154A |
| PHARM 155 | Pharmacology | 4.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 156 | Dispensing and Compounding | 2.50 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| PHARM 157 | Hospital Pharmacy Practice for the Pharmacy Technician | 0.50 | *CC 102, 152, 154A |
| PHARM 157L | Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Experience | 0.50 | *CC or **CoE 157 |
| Second Semester Unit Total: | 9.50 | ||
| Recommended Course Sequence Unit Total: | 19.50 | ||
| Minimum units to meet program requirements: | 19.50 | ||
*Course Completion
**Current Enrollment
Two Year Program:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Pre-requisite |
| First Semester (Fall) | |||
| PHARM 150 | Introduction to Pharmacy Technician | 3.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 102 | Pharmaceutical Calculations for the Pharmacy Technician | 2.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 103 | Critical Thinking and Management Skills for the PT | 2.00 | N/A |
| First Semester Unit Total: | 7.00 | ||
| Second Semester (Spring) | |||
| PHARM 155 | Pharmacology | 4.00 | N/A |
| PHARM 156 | Dispensing and Compounding | 2.50 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| Second Semester Unit Total: | 6.50 | ||
| Third Semester (Fall) | |||
| PHARM 152 | Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice | 2.00 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| PHARM 154A | Retail Clinical 1 | 1.00 | *CC or **CoE 150 |
| Third Semester Unit Total: | 3.00 | ||
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | |||
| PHARM 154B | Retail Clinical 2 | 2.00 | *CC 102, 154A |
| PHARM 157 | Hospital Pharmacy Practice for the Pharmacy Technician | 0.50 | *CC 102, 152, 154A |
| PHARM 157L | Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Experience | 0.50 | *CC or **CoE 157 |
| Fourth Semester Unit Total: | 3.00 | ||
| Recommended Course Sequence Unit Total: | 19.50 | ||
| Minimum units to meet program requirements: | 19.50 | ||
*Course Completion
**Current Enrollment