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This certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician, assisting pharmacists to provide medication and other healthcare products to patients; receiving and verifying written prescriptions, requests for prescription refills from patients, or electronic prescriptions sent from doctors’ offices; retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and sometimes mixing medications; and preparing containers and labels for medications. Technicians may also establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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San Bernardino Valley College
The San Bernardino Valley College offers a variety of academic programs to suit the needs and interests of students. These programs include Associate Degrees, Certificate Programs, and Transfer Programs. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects such as Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Administration, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Associate Degree programs are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in their chosen field of study, while the Certificate Programs offer focused training in specific skills. The Transfer Programs are meant for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university. In addition to the academic programs, San Bernardino Valley College also provides support services to help students succeed. These services include tutoring, counseling, career guidance, and financial aid assistance. The college aims to empower students with knowledge and skills that will prepare them for future success in their chosen careers.