About
Northern California Nursing Academy’s Pharmacy Technician Online program in Daly City, California, prepares students for pharmacy-support work, including handling prescriptions and preparing patient medications. It leads to a Certificate of Completion, eligibility to apply for a California pharmacy technician license, and eligibility to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). Theory is delivered online, followed by a 160-hour externship arranged by the academy, and the program runs for six months. Admission requires completion of an enrollment agreement, payment of the registration fee, being at least 18 years old, proof of a high school diploma or GED, a valid government-issued ID, English proficiency, a Social Security Number or evidence it is being obtained, and current CPR certification with basic life support before direct patient contact.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
Organization
Northern California Nursing Academy - Daly City
Northern California Nursing Academy is a healthcare-focused training institution in Daly City, California. It prepares people for careers in Acute Care Nurse Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Hemodialysis Technician, Home Health Aide, and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license fields, among others. Established in 2010 by experienced educators, the academy emphasizes preparation for nursing, technician, and other healthcare roles. Its stated educational features include focused learning and flexible schedules, along with financing options and job assistance. The academy also identifies healthcare organizations and community partners connected with its work, including Kaiser Permanente, UCSF, Walgreens, DaVita, and LeadingAge California. Its training scope includes both foundational patient-care occupations and specialized healthcare support functions.