Pharmacy Assistant

Our Pharmacy Assistant Program provides both the technical and practical skills required to serve under a licensed pharmacist. Our curriculum is based on the competencies and outcomes set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association (CPTEA) and the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

40 Week Diploma Program

Computer skills necessary in pharmacy practice will be utilized and both pharmaceutical and medical terminology will be covered. In conjunction with a representative from the Ontario College of Pharmacists, local pharmacists, program co-coordinator and instructors, our program has achieved a high standard of education in both representatives in the field, and other health professionals for specialized areas. Our instructors possess specific education and experience in the courses they teach.

The Pharmacy Assistant program has 4 weeks of placement in a retail environment. This placement is a mandatory component of the program. .

Courses Include:

Compounding	Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology
Hospital Dispensing	Job Search Techniques And Interviewing Skills
Introduction To PC's And Word Processing	Pharmaceutical Calculations
Orientation To Pharmacy Practice	Fundamentals and Principles of Pharmacology
Principles Of Microbiology	Pharmacology for the Body Systems
Retail Dispensing	Sterile Products
Interpersonal Workplace Skills	Herbal And Homeopathic Medications
CPR and First Aid Certification	Long Term Care
Educational Success	4 Weeks Retail Placement

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