Pharmacy Technician
Projections of Employment
According to O*Net Online the number of Pharmacy Technicians is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for the Pharmacy Technicians are expected to increase by 10 percent, or 4290 jobs between 2022-32.
What Pharmacy Technician Do:
A pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions and performing various tasks in a pharmacy, under the supervision of a pharmacist. They prepare medications, manage inventory, process insurance claims, and provide customer service.
Scope of practice:
Pharmacy Technicians common tasks and duties include:
- Dispensing medications
- Inventory management
- Customer Service
- Insurance cliams processing
- Record Keeping
- Compounding medications
- Administrative tasks
- Asisting with vaccines
Become a Pharmacy Technician
CALRegional, in partnership with Elk Grove Adult & Community Education, provides busy adults with fast and affordable healthcare training programs. Learn more about CALRegional’s healthcare training programs when you register for an online info session here or call CALRegional at (800) 927-5159 for more information.
Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician Program is designed to Gain the skills to maintain and operate a pharmacy in just 9 weeks and begin an exciting career as a pharmacy technician. CALRegional administers this program in partnership with local schools.in as little as 9 weeks for $2,995 or less.
Easy payment plans are available. Everyone qualifies. Convenient day and evening classes are available. Must be 18 years or older and have your GED, diploma, or equivalent. No previous medical experience is required.
Pharmacy Training Includes:
- 182 hours of classroom instruction & hands-on training
- Guaranteed 120-hour externship
- CPR certification
- National exam
Connect with CALRegional
- Enroll Online
- Attend an Info Session
- Book an Appointment
- 1 (800) 927-5159
EGACE's Pharmacy Technician Program Information
Pharmacy Technician 2025-26 School Year Schedule
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Session 1: August 11, 2025 - October 30, 2025
- Session 4: November 3, 2025 - February 17, 2026
Labor Market Information
| Annual Wages for 2024 | Low (25th percentile) |
Median (50th percentile) |
High (75th percentile) |
| California | $21.93 | $23.86 | $30.96 |
Program Requirements
- You must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
- You must pass both a reading and math placement exam.
Funding Questions
Financial assistance may be available to qualified individuals through the Sacramento Works Job Center as funds are available, for Job Centers near you, click here. Through the newtwork of Job Centers, Sacramento Works can provide job seekers a variety of services that fit their needs.
If you are a client of the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance or the State Department of Rehabilitation you should inquire with your counselor about whether you qualify for financial assistance.
EGACE’s CTI program currently does not accept FASFA or Pell Grants.
Are your ready to start? Next steps
Call (916) 686-7724 or email cti-info@egusd.net to discuss the program.
