| Province | Manitoba, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Willis College |
| Program Categories | Healthcare |
| Program Duration | 32 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | Manitoba Student Aid, Scholarship, Bursary, Line Of Credit |
Become a Pharmacy Assistant in 32 WeeksEarn your diploma and start a career in healthcare with the Pharmacy Assistant program! Offered both on-campus and online, Willis College is here to help you gain the skills employers need for today?s everchanging community needs. The practice of pharmacy has evolved beyond the traditional dispensing functions, creating the need for knowledgeable, technically skilled and competent supportive personnel. This program is designed to train Pharmacy Assistants to assist Registered Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technicians in community and hospital settings in their respective drug distribution systems. In addition to practical training using a commercial computer system, skills in communication and interpersonal relations will be developed.Is the program right for you?Someone who likes variety in their work each daySomeone who wants a quick start to their professional lifeSomeone who enjoys a sense of responsibilitySomeone who is detail-oriented and focusedSomeone who is interested in both science and public healthThe Pharmacy Assistant program is a great introduction to anyone looking to enter the field of pharmacy. Pharmacy Assistants play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of a community or institutional pharmacy. Typically, Pharmacy Assistants spend a lot of their time interacting with patients or customers and assisting them with questions, helping the Pharmacy Technicians with labeling and stocking medications, record keeping and more!Total program length is 32 weeks26 weeks of theory, 4 weeks practicum placement Up to 2 weeks of breaksOur Ottawa campus is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
