Pharmacy Technician

Enrollment window is now open for the August 2025 Term

First step to start your enrollment process is to fill out the interest form:

Interest Form (Click Here)

Our Program

120
Hours of Instruction

120
Hours of Externship

Meets State Board of Pharmacy application for licensing requirements. 

High School Diploma or GED required for licensing.  Ages 18 and older.

*High School Diploma or a GED/HiSet Equivalency is required to obtain a Pharmacy Technician license

Our enhanced program is now using top industry software, PioneerRx. Through PioneerRX, students will experience simulated processes and workflows of today’s most innovative pharmacies.

Our program is a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board recognized education/training program. Students completing our program are eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

During the course, you will cover

  • Top 200 Drugs

  • Pharmacy Terminology

  • Pharmacy Law

  • Various Pharmacy Settings

You learn how to read a prescription in the very first week!  Externships will take place in local pharmacies.

Adult

Program Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or older​​​

Have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Have a Social Security Number or ITIN Number 

Once enrolled students must take CASAS assessment prior to the start of the program.

Applicants are fully responsible for checking with California State Board prior to enrollment to determine their licensing eligibility.  Refer to  Pharmacy Technician License

Applicants with Misdemeanor and Felony arrests/convictions:  Certain misdemeanor and/or felony arrests/convictions may prevent you from eligibility to obtain a Pharmacy Tech license.  Applicants are fully responsible for checking with California State Board prior to enrollment to determine their licensing eligibility.  Refer to  Faqs For Applicants With Criminal History

Standard Class Day

There are two terms for this program:

August - December and January - May

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm - 9pm

Program Fees

Registration fees are $1,500.00

Fees can be paid by money order or cashiers check made out to HUSD for $1,500.00 due at time of registration.

Fees can also be paid by credit card (fees apply)

Additional cost:  Students purchase books, name tag, state licensing fees, and materials.

The material list will be provided at orientation and registration.

What to Bring to Registration:

Payment, Photo identification, copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate. 

​Register in person at the Hesperia Adult School office.

Hesperia Adult School, 16527 Lemon Street, Hesperia, CA 92345

​Questions? Call (760) 244-1771 Option 3 or ext 5112

Once class is filled, students will be referred to the next registration session.

Interest Form (Click Here)

Next Orientation

April 17th @ 5pm

May 15th @ 5pm

Orientation will be held in person at Hesperia Adult School and via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 878 1394 4471

Join the Zoom Orientation Meeting

Zoom Meeting

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Meet the Instructor

Bunnie Cervantes

Bunnie Cervantes

Instructor

Bunnie has been a Pharmacy Technician for over 20 years.  She has over ten years experience in teaching Pharmacy Technician courses at the Adult Education and college levels. 

Questions?  Email Bunnie Cervantes at Email Bunnie Cervantes