College of the Desert Pharmacy Technician Program

College of the Desert is pleased to announce a new Pharmacy Technician training program beginning February 4th, 2020 at PaCE. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm – 9:30pm. The class ends on May 26th, 2020 with a 120 hour externship following the end of class ending in October, 2020. This 300-hour program is offered in partnership with MK Education and meets the training requirements in California for a certified pharmacy technician. The program prepares students for employment as a pharmacy technician in California and also for national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Click here for more program info.  This program is eligible for financial assistance under the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Certain eligibility requirements apply. Call 760-863-2500 for information. WIOA Title-I financially assisted program is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Payment plan options are also available by COD. For questions regarding payment plan options, please contact College of the Desert PaCE at 760.776.7420 or email codpace@ Please grab a ticket if you would like one of our representatives reach out to you. For more info on the program please call 630.541.3600 or email or Click here for more information