Practical Pharmacy Lab Training
Practice filling prescriptions, measuring and labeling medications, recognizing drug classifications, and processing insurance claims in our campus labs.
Become a Pharmacy Technician in Temecula, CA
Earn your Pharmacy Technician Certificate in as few as 34 weeks with hands on labs and a clinical externship included.
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What You'll Learn in HDMC's Pharmacy Technician Program
Our Pharmacy Technician Certificate program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks and combines classroom learning, lab training, and a clinical externship so you build real pharmacy skills before you graduate.
160 Hours of Clinical Externship
Every student completes a clinical externship as part of the program, gaining real experience in a working pharmacy environment before graduation.
California Licensure Eligibility*
Graduates are eligible to apply for California state licensure from the Board of Pharmacy, the credential required to work as a pharmacy technician in California.*
PTCB Certification Prep
Prepare to test for the industry recognized Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Why Choose High Desert Medical College?
What Sets HDMC Apart
Nationally Accredited
Accredited by ACCET, a nationally recognized agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education, and licensed to operate by California's BPPE.
Financial Aid Options
Federal grants, loans, and work study are available for those who qualify, and our Financial Aid Office will guide you through the FAFSA.
Career Services
Our team matches you with your externship site and supports your job search with resume help, mock interviews, and placement assistance.*
Convenient Location
Train at our Temecula campus near Temecula Valley Hospital, shopping, and dining. Stop by anytime during office hours for a tour, no appointment needed.
Take the Next Step Now
Think you'd love working as a pharmacy technician? At High Desert Medical College, you'll build practical skills in our pharmacy labs, learning to fill prescriptions, recognize drug classifications, follow HIPAA privacy regulations, and process insurance claims. Then you'll put those skills to work during 160 hours of clinical externship in a real pharmacy setting. In as few as 34 weeks, you can earn your Pharmacy Technician Certificate, become eligible to apply for California state licensure,* and prepare to test for the CPhT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Click the button below to get started today!
- Practical Pharmacy Lab Training
- 160 Hours of Clinical Externship
- California Licensure Eligibility*
- PTCB Certification Prep
Where Your Pharmacy Tech Career Can Take You
- Retail Pharmacies
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Clinics & Medical Offices
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Mail Order Pharmacies
- Compounding Pharmacies