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Pharmacy Technology

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Why Study Pharmacy Technology

Registered pharmacy technicians are in great demand nationwide, throughout California, and especially in the Bay Area.

By studying Pharmacy Tech, you can work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, retail, home health care, and public and government health agencies.

The Foothill College Pharmacy Technician Program curriculum is a nine-month sequence of instruction, with entry in the Fall Quarter only. The program is an ASHP/ACPE nationally accredited program.

Accepting applications for Academic Year 2026-27 !

To apply for the program at that time, you will need to follow the steps below.

Course Description

This a 1-unit prerequisite course that provides detailed program information, application process and  everything you would like to know about our ACPE/ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program and careers in pharmacy tech.

Spring Quarter 2026: Please register for this course now. 

Important Information for PHT 200L Course: Course Number (CRN): 41339  

  • This an "in-person" course
    • Foothill Main Campus Room 8708
  • Class will meet only twice:
    • First class session: Saturday 5/9:  10:00am to 3:50pm
    • Second-class session: Saturday 5/30: 10:00am to 3:50pm
    • **You must be present for BOTH scheduled class sessions.**

If this is your FIRST time taking a class at Foothill College, you must "APPLY FOR ADMISSION" first to receive your CWID (Campus-wide ID) number to register for classes.

Click on the BLUE box "APPLY for Admission" and complete the application form.

After you receive your CWID number, please login to your Portal and register for the  PHT 200L class. 

Please email Angela Su, Program Director at suangela@fhda.edu if you have any questions regarding PHT 200L or have trouble registering for the PHT 200L course.

First: Do you have a Student ID (CWID)?

To access the online Pharmacy Technology Application form, you will need your 8-digit Student CWID (Campus-wide ID) to log in to MyPortal.

  • If you HAVE applied for admission to Foothill or De Anza College (even if you have never taken classes), you already have a CWID number.
  • If you have NEVER applied for admission to Foothill College or De Anza College, you will need to FIRST complete the FOOTHILL COLLEGE ADMISSION APPLICATION before starting the Pharmacy Technician application process.

Next: Review Pharmacy Technician Application Process

TO GET STARTED, see the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPLICATION PROCESS.

NOTE: You can STILL submit your application even if you have not taken PHT 200L yet. On your application, please select "IP" (In progress) in the grade column.

QUESTIONS? If you need help filling out the application, please email Angela Su directly at suangela@fhda.edu. 

Please reach out to Angela Su, Pharmacy Technician Program Director at email suangela@fhda.edu.

You may also contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at 650-949-7249  or email at fhgethelp@fhda.edu.

Hear Why from Angela Su, Foothill Pharmacy Technology Program Director.

Quick View - Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy tech students collaborate using lab tools and software to manage prescriptions and workflow.

Program: Pharmacy Technician

Degree/Cert: AS/Yes

Length: 9 months

Start/End: Sept/June

FT/PT: FT
Number Accepted: 24

Application Due: June 1, 2026 or until filled. Please contact Program Director after due date.

Prerequisites: Yes — See application

Approx. Cost of Program: $1,400

National Lic./Cert.: Yes

State Lic.Cert.: Yes

Accreditation: The program is an ASHP/ACPE nationally accredited program. 

Est. Annual Salary: $30,000-$40,000

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What can you do with a degree or certificate in Pharmacy Technology?

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A major in Pharmacy Technology can prepare you for:

  • Retail pharmacies
  • Hospitals
  • Health insurance companies
  • Veterinary clinics

Degrees & Certificates

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Science Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Quick Look at Pharmacy Technology Courses

For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.

  • PHT 50 Orientation to Pharmacy Technology
  • PHT 51 Pharmacy Law for Pharmacy Technicians
  • PHT 52A Inpatient Dispensing
  • PHT 52B Aseptic Technique & IV Preparation
  • PHT 53 Ambulatory Pharmacy Practice
  • PHT 54A Dosage Calculations A
  • PHT 54B Dosage Calculations B
  • PHT 55A Pharmacology A
  • PHT 55B Pharmacology B
  • PHT 56 Dispensing & Compounding
  • PHT 58 Fundamentals of Pharmacology

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