University Extension Programs

University Extension Programs

Total Quarter Units

CIP/ SOC Codes

Nurse Assistant Training Program   12.0 Quarter Units   51.0711; SOC 31-1121
Pharmacy Technician   54.0 Quarter Units   51.0805; SOC 29-2052

Program Description

Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP): This certificate program prepares students to provide patient care services. The student’s learning will include the roles as caregiver, healthcare safety, basic skills in providing care to adults. This program requires completion of 160 hours (Didactic: 60 hours; Clinical: 100 hours)

Pharmacy Technician work in a variety of pharmacy environments, such as retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, home health care, long- term care, and managed care. The purpose of this program is to provide the student with the theory and hands-on experience necessary for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician capable of working in any pharmacy environment or related allied health industry.