Home  Programs Pharmacy Technician
 Program Objectives
The objective of the course is to give the student "hands-on" skills necessary to be employed as a Pharmacy Technician in community and hospital pharmacies. Students gain knowledge relevant to the technical and clerical aspects of the pharmacy profession including inventory maintenance, record keeping, pharmacy equipment, mathematical skills related to pharmacy, and introduction to prescription preparation.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be qualified to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or retail environment.
Courses
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Introduction to Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Fundamentals
Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Preparation of Extemporaneous Mixtures
Hospital Pharmacy
Retail Pharmacy
St. John Ambulance First Aid/Heartstart
Comprehensive Review
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer Fundamentals with Keyboarding
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
WORKPLACE / SOFT SKILLS
Student Success Strategies
Professional Skills
Career Planning and Preparation
Work Term
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