School
Vancouver Career College
Description
Patients depend on their pharmacist to dispense prescriptions and provide vital health information.
As a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician, you will assist the pharmacist with this important task and become an integral part of the health care industry. Vancouver Career College’s Pharmacy Assistant /Technician Diploma program will give you the tools you need to enter this highly regarded role.
This 31-week program trains students to work in both community and hospital pharmacies. Subjects covered include pharmacology, dispensing techniques, pharmacy math, medical terminology and prescription transcription. Students also learn the administrative and clerical responsibilities of a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician, such as billing. CPR and First Aid training and certification are also incorporated into the program.
The program culminates in a supervised work placement, where you will gain hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting. Following this placement, you will receive job search training and support so you can start your career.
According to a Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy study: “86 per cent of all graduates of Pharmacy Assistant / Technician programs found work in their field.”
Accreditation
Vancouver Career College is fully accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of British Columbia.
Educational Level
Associate degrees
