What is included in Stepful’s medical assistant program tuition?

Our tuition includes online instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, electronic textbook, NHA certification exam prep, dedicated 1:1 coaching and job placement.

Stepful partners with accredited institutions registered under the New York Department of Education.

What are the requirements to enroll in your medical assistant program?

All you need is a copy of your high school or GED diploma and a stable internet connection.

What medical assistant certifications do you prepare me for?

Our classes prepare you to test for your National Healthcareer Association’s medical assistant certification online or in person.

How does your job guarantee work?

Your coach will work with you to help you find a healthcare job after you obtain your national certification. You get a full tuition refund (minus $59 registration fee) if you don’t get a job offer within 6 months of obtaining your national certification. The Medical Assistant program is the only program to have a job guarantee.

California Pharmacy Technician Program

Q: What tuition payment options are available?

Students have the options to pay upfront, in installments or with a loan. Stepful is partnered with Climb Credit, a student lending company whose mission is to finance only high-quality education. You can get pre-approved for a loan in under 5 minutes. Apply for the loan here with no impact to your credit score.

Q: Is the program online or in-person?

The medical assistant program is 100% online. The medical assistant program is followed by an optional in-person unpaid internship. Stepful has partnerships with clinics across the nation and will do its best to find a clinic in a convenient location for the student. The phlebotomy and EKG training programs have one week in-person clinical in Manhattan, New York.

Q: Do you help graduates find a job?

Yes! We help graduates who successfully complete our program and pass the National HealthCareer certification exam find healthcare jobs in their local communities.

Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician in CA

Here at Stepful, we have a 4-Month California Pharmacy Technician program that prepares you to take the NHA CPhT certification exam. We offer career coaching plus an optional in-person externship around California.

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4-Month Online CA Pharmacy Technician Course
Receive your National NHA-CPhT Certificate
100% Online Followed by In-Person Externship
Job Interview Prep and Resume Services
1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment
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Get Your Pharmacy Technician Certification Online While in CA

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career by becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in California, Stepful’s online pharmacy technician program can help you achieve your goals.

Our Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) & National Healthcareer Association (NHA) approved program prepares you to earn your CPhT certification online, perform all the duties of pharmacy technicians, and find a job near you in California after graduation.

Our California pharmacy technician classes take 4 months to complete and cover essential topics such as pharmacology, prescriptions, pharmacy calculations, and more.

At Stepful, it's not just about getting certified; we are here to help students gain real world experience and land full time jobs. The Stepful staff is here to support you at every stage of the journey. From career preparedness to help finding an in-person externship*, we're here to help you launch your career in healthcare.
*Please note, students must be available M-F, 9-5 p.m. to be eligible for externship support.

4 months of online training

130 clinical hours

PTCB CPhT & NHA CPhT Certification Prep

75%

NHA Certification Pass Rate

+12 Points Above the National Average

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Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search in California.
Pharmacy Tech Classes that Fit your Life
Our California pharmacy technician course is completely online and includes an optional in-person externship in CA. Part-time and evening classes are available.
Supportive Community
We’re there for you every step of the way. Your instructor, coach, and peers will do whatever they can to help you succeed.

It works

80% of graduates are employed as medical assistants within 3 months of graduation

Graduate our online medical assistant training program & find jobs at top healthcare companies—just like Stepful’s alumni.

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Monique

New Jersey, New Jersey

The reason I joined Stepful is to pursue my life-long dream of working in the medical field. And they made it happen!

Imani

Brooklyn, New York

This is the first time someone invests in me. Thank you Stepful for the leap of faith.
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Juan

Queens, New York

Thank you Stepful for helping me land my dream job as a Medical Assistant in a Doctor's office. I wouldn’t have made it without you.

Jianee

Bronx, New York

Amazing school! Great learning environment! It allows you to apply your skills into the medical field.
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Pharmacy Technician Classes at Your Own Schedule in California

Learn online, part-time, and at your own schedule while in CA. Morning & evening classes are available. Get 1:1 support from enrollment to employment.

4 Months

Program length

Part Time

Morning & Evening Classes

$48,050

Average starting salary

NHA-CPhT

Certification

What you'll learn

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Weeks 1-4

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge you need to become a well-rounded pharmacy technician and start diving into pharmacy practice.

Weeks 5-9

Master the ins and outs of pharmacology and get hands-on with pharmacy calculations and prescription medications.

Weeks 10-14

Prepare for your certification exam and work with your Stepful coordinator to find a clinical externship at a convenient location.

Weeks 15-20

Apply everything you learned online and earn clinical hours in a pharmacy setting. Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.

Pharmacy Technician Program FAQs

What is Stepful?

Stepful provides online training for healthcare careers, including pharmacy technicians. We are on a mission to create economic opportunity for 1 million job seekers in healthcare.

What is included in Stepful’s California pharmacy technician program tuition?

Tuition includes online instructor-led Zoom classes, clinical sessions, PTCB & NHA certification exam prep, dedicated 1:1 coaching and job support services. Exam fees are not included in your tuition.

What is the refund policy?

A student who cancels before the first week of class receives a refund with tuition paid to date with the exception of the $59 non-refundable registration fee. Thereafter, the student who cancels receives a prorated refund.

What are the requirements to enroll in your California pharmacy technician training program?

You need a copy of your high school diploma or GED and a stable internet connection.

What pharmacy technician certifications do you prepare me for?

Our classes prepare you to test for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s Certified Pharmacy Technician exam (CPhT). You will also be prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association's Certified Pharmacy Technician exam (ExCPT).

Is the program online or in-person?

The Pharmacy Technician program is 100% online and is followed by a 130-hour, in-person, unpaid clinical externship near you around California. Stepful has partnerships with pharmacies across the nation and will do its best to find a convenient location for you.

Do you help graduates find a job?

Yes! After you pass the certification exam and complete your in-person externship, our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search in California.

Do you have a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association?

Yes! Our program is recognized by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), a leading credentialing organization in the healthcare industry. Our status as an NHA-Recognized Education/Training Program ensures your full preparation for the NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) exam.

What tuition payment options are available?

Students have the options to pay upfront or in installments with a flexible payment plan. Stepful offers partial scholarships, reach out to our admissions team for more information.

FAQs About Becoming a Pharmacy Technician in California

What is the average salary for pharmacy technicians in California?

The median salary for pharmacy technicians in California is $48,050 per year or $23.10 per hour.

Here is a full list of pharmacy technician salaries in California cities:

Bakersfield, CA – $47,040 ($22.62)
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA – $50,490 ($24.28)
Chico, CA – $50,990 ($24.51)
El Centro, CA – $44,390 ($21.34)
Fresno, CA – $48,240 ($23.19)
Hanford-Corcoran, CA – $47,010 ($22.6)
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA – $48,310 ($23.22)
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA – $62,140 ($29.87)
Madera, CA – $49,850 ($23.97)
Merced, CA – $43,900 ($21.11)
Modesto, CA – $50,410 ($24.24)
Napa, CA – $59,540 ($28.62)
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA – $50,780 ($24.42)
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA – $49,270 ($23.69)
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA – $53,650 ($25.8)
Redding, CA – $50,040 ($24.06)
Salinas, CA – $49,450 ($23.77)
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA – $48,760 ($23.44)
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA – $50,570 ($24.31)
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA – $50,550 ($24.3)
Santa Rosa, CA – $57,620 ($27.7)
Stockton-Lodi, CA – $51,810 ($24.91)
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA – $61,570 ($29.6)
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA – $57,840 ($27.81)
Visalia-Porterville, CA – $46,180 ($22.2)
Yuba City, CA – $48,050 ($23.1)

How do pharmacy technician salaries in California stack up to other locations?

The median pharmacy technician salary nationally is $37,790. Pharmacy technicians in California make much more than that at $48,050.

What is the job outlook for pharmacy technicians in California?

Pharmacy technician jobs are projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032 nationwide. This is slightly higher than the national average of 5% but lower than other health technologists and technician jobs (7%).

What are the education requirements for pharmacy technicians in California?

In California, pharmacy technicians must be licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy. This requires one of the following: completion of coursework or graduation from an accredited program for Pharmacy Technician (per their list of requirements), PTCB certification, ExCPT certification, or military training.

Do I need a license to work as a pharmacy technician in California?

Where can a pharmacy technician work in California?

Pharmacy technicians in California typically work in retail pharmacies and pharmacies in hospitals. Nationally, around 52% of pharmacy technicians work in pharmacies and drug retailers while 16% work in hospitals.

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4-Month Online Pharmacy Technician Course
Receive your National NHA-CPhT Certificate
100% Online Followed by In-Person Externship
Job Interview Prep and Resume Services
1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment

California Pharmacy Technician Program

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4-Month Online CA Pharmacy Technician Course

Receive your National NHA-CPhT Certificate

100% Online Followed by In-Person Externship

Job Interview Prep and Resume Services

1:1 Support From Enrollment to Employment

Now Enrolling in California!

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Get Your Pharmacy Technician Certification Online While in CA

NHA Certification Pass Rate

+12 Points Above the National Average

Get Hired as a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Tech Classes that Fit your Life

Supportive Community

It works

80% of graduates are employed as medical assistants within 3 months of graduation

Pharmacy Technician Classes at Your Own Schedule in California

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$48,050

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