Pharmacy Technician Program
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Tuition Free Program
Supported by California Adult Education Program (CAEP) 
Math Boot Camp starts on Monday, July 24, 2023
Classes start on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Please see below for updated information on the 23-24 program
Pharmacy Technician Curriculum
The The MJC Pharmacy Technician Program is an advanced program. The Program consists of required class sessions, hands on simulation labs and externships. Please note that due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, classroom hours and externships may vary. Students must pass drug screen and background check to be placed in externship site.
Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, to allow working students the opportunity to train for a new career. Online instruction will also be part of the program. This is a 10-12 month program with no semester breaks.
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
- Must possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate
- Must possess a Social Security Number
- Pass the Pharmaceutical Calculations Math Exam (test dates to be announced)
- Meet the Reading Requirement
- Have a clean Background Check and Drug Screening
- Students will be required to provide proof of immunization and health clearance prior to starting externships. Immunization MUST include all current COVID-19 vaccinations available.
The Pharmacy Technician Program Application Process:
Your application will not be accepted unless you have met requirements listed in steps 1-3.
STEP #1
ATTEND AN INFORMATION MEETING:
- Pharmacy Technician Mandatory Informational Meeting: Thursday, May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm (no longer accepting reservations)
- Pharmacy Technician Mandatory Informational Meeting: Monday, June 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm (last meeting of the semester)
- To attend the meeting on 6/12/23, please reserve a seat using the link below by: Thursday, June 8, 2023, by 1:00 pm
- RSVP Link
STEP #2
MATH REQUIREMENT:
- Pharmacy Technician Math Entrance Exam: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 @ 6:00 pm (no longer accepting reservations)
- Pharmacy Technician Math Entrance Exam: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm
- To take the exam on 6/13/23, please reserve a seat using the link below by: Monday, June 12, 2023 by 4:00 pm
- RSVP Link
- This math exam will use Pharmaceutical Calculations (review pre-algebra - fractions, ratios, decimals, percentages).
- Review Math Study Guide.
STEP #3
READING REQUIREMENT:
You must provide documentation with your application that you have met the reading requirement. This can be done as follows:
- Previously taken the MJC Reading Accuplacer test and place at English 100 or higher, OR
- Have taken MJC English 100 or higher AND passed with a grade of C or better, OR
- Have an AA degree or higher from a U.S. college/university OR
- Take the MJC Guided Self Placement Test for English and receive a score of 4 or higher. Please click this LINK and follow the instructions. Please note: You must have a current MJC student ID # (W#) and MJC email address to take this test. If you do not have a current MJC student ID # (w#) apply and receive an MJC student ID#. Once you have received an ID# you will need to activate your MJC email address.
STEP #4
SUBMIT YOUR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM APPLICATION
- Pharmacy Technician Application will be available Thursday, June 22, 2023.
BACKGROUND CHECK
- Applicants must successfully pass a background check to enroll in the program.
- Details will be provided at the information meetings.
If you have questions, call (209) 575-7889 or email medinam@yosemite.edu.
Program Specialist
Miriam Medina (209) 575-7889 medinam@yosemite.edu.
Program Director
Cassi Prosper, CPh.T.Program Faculty
Miriam Castro, CPh.T. Marissa Flores, CPh.T.
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