Pharmacy Assistant

Description

This program is designed to prepare the student with the skills and knowledge that they will require to become a pharmacy assistant. Students will become familiar with pharmacology, pharmacy math, and pharmacy billing software. They will be introduced to the basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, and will be able to understand computer applications and keyboarding.

Job Opportunities

Graduates can work as pharmacy assistants in: 

• Community pharmacies
• Hospitals
• Pharmacy distribution companies
• Independent pharmacies

 

Wages

Earn up to $27.30 per hour

Program Admission Requirements

The applicant must be a mature student (19 years or older) or Grade 12.

Grade 10 Math or equivalent.

Must also successfully pass the English Language Assessment Test given by the College.

International Students will also need to have an IELTS Score of 5.5 bands or more OR pass the English Language Assessment Test given by the College.

Program Duration

Full time: 760 hours /28 weeks / 7 months

Part time: 760 hours / 47.5 weeks / 11 months

Course Outline

Course Number	Name of Course	Hours
PA 01	Customer Service and Communication	20
PA 02	Computer Applications and Keyboarding	80
PA 03	Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting	60
PA 04	Medical Terminology	80
PA 05	Pharmacology	80
PA 06	Pharmacy Billing	80
PA 07	Pharmacy Math	80
PA 08	Fundamentals of Pharmacy Practice	80
PA 09	Aseptic Techniques	80
PA 10	Practicum	120
	Total	760 hours

Fee Structure

#	PARTICULARS	FEE	REMARKS
1	Tuition Fee	$ 5500	Domestic Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 700
Total		$6450
1	Tuition Fee	$ 8500	International Students
2	Registration Fee	$ 250
3	Text Books	$ 700
Total		$9450

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.