Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant
Program Accreditation: Diploma
46 weeks ? Total hours: 900
Theory: 800 hours?? Internship 100 hours
Program Overview
If you?re interested in pursuing a people-focused career in health care, the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program will prepare you for an entry-level position in both retail pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. The course curriculum will cover the educational elements required for employment, including prescription processing, pharmacy software, compounding techniques, inventory management, record-keeping, billing, legislative requirements and communications.
Career Opportunities
Program graduations will be prepared for entry-level positions as members of interdependent healthcare teams. Typically, Pharmacy Assistants are employed in a range of pharmacy environments including communities, hospitals and other institutions, along with patient education positions. Graduates may also find employment in the pharmaceutical industry.
Admission Requirements
An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or be at least 18 years of age or older and pass an entry test.
English proficiency requirement for international students.
Internship Requirements
Current vaccinations and negative TB test.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully meet the program outcomes the student must:
Achieve a minimum mark of 65% in all of the module assignments and exams
Achieve a satisfactory rating in the internship evaluation

What You Will Learn
The Course consists of 14 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom.
Community Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutical Fundamentals
Anatomy and Body Systems
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Legislation and Jurisprudence
Computers in Pharmacy
Compounding
Hospital Pharmacy
Aseptic Technique/Sterile Products
Interpersonal/Communication skills
Diabetic and Medical Devices
Pharmacy Technician Exam Review
Internship: The Pharmacy Assistant students complete their education with 100 hours of internship experience.