Obtain a prescription to the world of pharmaceuticals with simulated pharmacy lab experiences The Pharmacy Technician program has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a five year term (2013-2017). Program Highlights Acquire knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmaceutical services in both community and institutional practices Understand legislation and methodology surrounding dispensing prescriptions, preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals, and drug inventory controls Learn the many uses and classes of available prescription and non-prescription drugs, medical devices, herbals and complementary care medicine products Gain practical experience through simulated lab courses of both community and hospital pharmacy practice Apply various compounding techniques in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals Experience eight weeks of field placement in both a community and institutional pharmacy MISSION: To provide our students with opportunities to gain and apply quality knowledge, skills, and work place experience and to graduate them profession ready, fully able to perform within the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians, as set out by the national standards of practice.

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program can lead to exciting career opportunities Pharmacy Technician careers may involve the following: Industries of Employment: Community, Hospital, Long Term Care and Compounding Pharmacies Pharmacy Benefit Providers Pharmacy Software Vendors Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors Occupational Categories: Pharmacy Technicians.