Pharmacy Technician

The core competencies that a Certified Pharmacy Technician practicing in Ontario possess are set out through the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).

With the core competencies as set out by the OCP, the Pharmacy Technician program provides both technical and practical training which will enable the technician to function as a competent, entry-level assistant to a licensed pharmacist. The program provides the student with the basic knowledge of and practice in pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, and preparation of sterile dosage forms.

44 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 technicians, and other health professionals for specialized areas. Each instructor possesses specific education and experience in the courses they teach.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate can apply to write the certification exam through the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

The Pharmacy Technician program has 6 weeks of placement that comprises of 3 weeks in a retail environment and 3 weeks in a hospital setting. This placement is a mandatory component of the program. .

Courses Include:

Compounding	Educational Success
Hospital Dispensing	Introduction To Anatomy And Physiology
Introduction To PC's And Word Processing	Job Search Techniques And Interviewing Skills
Orientation To Pharmacy Practice	Pharmaceutical Calculations
Principles Of Microbiology	Pharmacology
Retail Dispensing	Sterile Products
Interpersonal Workplace Skills	Herbal And Homeopathic Medications
3 weeks retail placement	3 weeks hospital placement
CPR and First Aid Certification

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