Healthcare & Medical Sciences

Pharmacy Technician

Diploma51 Weeks including a 9-week practicumIn-class
Credential
Diploma
Duration
51 Weeks including a 9-week practicum
Delivery
In-class
Field
Healthcare

Program overview

The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment in community, industrial or institutional pharmacy settings. It combines theoretical classroom learning with practical hands-on training, ensuring students become well-versed in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Focused on comprehensive learning objectives and hands-on training addressing the knowledge, skills and competencies outlined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities, students learn in a state-of-the-art simulated lab with low student-teacher ratios and expert faculty.

What you'll learn

22 core subjects and skill areas covered across the program.

1Student Success Strategies
2CPR and First Aid Certification
3Computing Essentials for Pharmacy Practice
4Pharmacy Fundamentals
5Pharmacy Calculations
6Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
7Pharmacology
8Pharmacy Compounding
9Sterile Products and Aseptic Technique
10Pharmacy Software
11Professionalism and Communication Skills
12Community & Hospital Pharmacy Practice
13CPR & First Aid
14Student Success
15Pharmacy Law & Ethics
16Professionalism in Pharmacy Setting
17Human Body in Health & Disease
18Community Pharmacy Practices
19Aseptic Technique
20Medical Devices, Natural Health & OTC Products
21Hospital Pharmacy Practice
22Extemporaneous Compounding

Career opportunities

Roles graduates are prepared to pursue.

Community PharmaciesHospital PharmaciesInsurance CompaniesLong-Term Care FacilitiesPharmacy Software ProvidersSpecialized Pharmacy SettingsResearch Settings

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