Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Mohawk College - Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster (IH) Campus

UG Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

24 Months

Duration

CAD 18,168/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 13,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1400 Main Street West Hamilton Ontario L8S 1C7

Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Program Overview

Obtain a prescription to the world of pharmacy practice with simulated pharmacy lab experiences and work placements.

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on learning, with a professional focus throughout the program.
  • Outcomes of the program meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for Pharmacy Technicians, set out by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). The program has been awarded accreditation for a five year period (2018-2023) by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
  • Work in various intraprofessional and interprofessional teams to enhance learning and appreciation of our health care system.

What you'll learn

  • Acquire knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmacy services in both community and hospital 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 nonprescription drugs, medical devices, herbals and complementary care medicine products.
  • Apply various compounding techniques in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals.

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