Pharmacy Assistant

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.