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  "college": "santa-ana-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Introduction to Pharmacy Technology",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)",
  "department": "career-education",
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      "markdown": "Program Code: CEC.VPHAR.CC\n\nProgram Control Number: 38771"
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      "markdown": "This training program introduces students to the Santa Ana College Pharmacy Technology program and pharmacy technology careers. As registered School of Continuing Education students, students must pass the HSMTH 190 Math for College and Career Readiness course which prepares them with the basic math skills needed to succeed in pharmacy calculation. In VBUS 400 Employability Skills or ESL 520 English for Work 2, students learn soft skills that are beneficial for working in any pharmaceutical environment. The remaining courses to meet the minimum training to apply for the Board of Pharmacy License are to be taken as a student enrolled at Santa Ana College. After completing all the required courses at Santa Ana College and obtaining the board license, students are primarily prepared for employment as pharmacy technicians.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s):**\n\n1.  Apply knowledge and skills gained to obtain employment and/or start their career pathway in pharmacy technology."
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          "text": "Students must pass BOTH of the following courses:",
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