Tulare County's pharmacies serve a growing Central Valley population — retail chains across Visalia and Tulare, the hospital pharmacy inside Kaweah Health Medical Center, and the long-term care pharmacy operations supporting the region's skilled nursing network.
Certified pharmacy technicians keep those operations running, in a career that trains in months and hires in every community.
For Visalia students, pharmacy technology offers a nine-month healthcare entry without leaving the Valley — and without the years of schooling most clinical careers require.
Imagine America has partnered with Carrington College in Visalia, CA — a 45,000-square-foot campus from a college founded in 1967. The Pharmacy Technology program prepares students for the PTCB CPhT exam in as few as 9 months.
About Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is a nonprofit organization supporting students pursuing career-oriented education at recognized trade schools and career colleges across the U.S. Since 1982, the Foundation has helped students navigate the financial aspects of technical and vocational training.
IAF provides scholarship programs including the Imagine America High School Scholarship for graduating seniors, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) for adult learners, and the Military Award Program (MAP) for veterans. The Foundation also offers financial literacy guidance, career exploration tools, and resources for choosing the right program.
Over $10 million in tuition assistance is provided annually to students attending career and technical colleges nationwide.
Start Your Pharmacy Technician Career with Carrington College
Carrington's Pharmacy Technology program in Visalia leads to a certificate in as few as 9 months, combining pharmacology coursework, hands-on lab practice, and externship experience — preparation for the PTCB CPhT exam and California pharmacy employment.
- Certificate in as few as 9 months
- PTCB CPhT exam preparation built in
- Hands-on pharmacy lab training on campus
- Healthcare campus with nursing, respiratory, and dental programs on site
What You'll Learn
Coursework covers pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, prescription processing, compounding fundamentals, inventory management, and pharmacy law — practiced hands-on in campus labs and applied during externship.
Certification and Credentials
Graduates earn a certificate of achievement and are prepared for the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam and California's pharmacy technician registration requirements.
Where Pharmacy Technicians Work
Retail chains across Tulare and Kings counties, Kaweah Health's hospital pharmacy, and the compounding and long-term care pharmacy operations serving the southern Central Valley.
Career Outlook in the Central Valley
Prescription demand grows with the Valley's population, and certified technicians remain the first hires — in the state with the largest pharmacy technician workforce in the country.
Training Services
- Pharmacology Fundamentals
- Pharmacy Calculations
- Prescription Processing
- Compounding Fundamentals
- Pharmacy Inventory Management
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics
- Campus Pharmacy Lab Training
- PTCB CPhT Exam Preparation
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Start Your Pharmacy Career TodayFrequently Asked Questions
How long is the Pharmacy Technology program at Carrington Visalia?
The certificate program can be completed in as few as 9 months.
What certification will I prepare for?
Graduates are prepared for the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam and California pharmacy technician registration requirements.
Can I start a longer healthcare career from pharmacy tech?
Yes. Many technicians later advance within pharmacy operations or move into other healthcare programs — Carrington Visalia offers vocational nursing, registered nursing, and respiratory therapy on the same campus.
Are scholarships available for Carrington Visalia pharmacy students?
Yes. Imagine America Foundation scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors attending Carrington College. Create a free profile to see what you qualify for.
