麻豆视频 is currently accepting applications for its Pharmacy Technician program for the 2026-27 academic year. Deadline to apply for this four-quarter certificate or six-quarter degree program is June 1.
YVC鈥檚 Pharmacy Technician program prepares students to meet entry-level and advanced competencies for pharmacy technicians. Instruction includes core courses essential to health care professionals as well as specialty courses in pharmacy technology. A simulation of a pharmacy drug preparation area in YVC鈥檚 Allied Health Laboratory allows for hands-on practice of essential psychomotor skills. The program鈥檚 computer-simulated lab uses innovative software powered by Pionee鈥嬧�媟RX,鈥� which use real pharmacy management practices in the performance of day-to-day tasks and workflow processes鈥�.
Curriculum includes preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), which allows students to become a nationally recognized Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Students gain hands-on experience through externships in the local community.
Licensed pharmacy technicians are employed in a variety of workplaces including hospitals, medical clinics, retail stores, private pharmacies, long-term care facilities and mail-order pharmacies.
The career offers competitive pay with an average wage in the Yakima area of $60,023 annually according to data from .
Students enrolled in YVC鈥檚 Pharmacy Technician program are eligible for extra financial assistance through the college鈥檚 Opportunity Grant program. The program helps eligible low-income students with the cost of tuition and mandatory fees as well as reimbursement for textbooks and supplies.
Launch your new career! For more information about YVC鈥檚 Pharmacy Technician program call 509.574.4913 or email alliedhealth@yvcc.edu.