Pursue a career as a Pharmacy Technician and enter a high demand field that is continuously growing. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings such as hospitals, clinics and community pharmacies. In this program, you will learn the skills required to perform vital functions to support patient care and health maintenance efforts of the pharmacy team, including processing and preparing prescriptions, organizing inventory, processing insurance claims and much more. You will learn in simulation lab facilities that replicate real work environments. Outside the classroom, you will benefit from partnerships that guarantee you receive enhanced practicum and learning experiences. The Pharmacy Technician Program of Red Deer Polytechnic has been awarded Accreditation Status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs from January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028. It prepares the graduate to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) following graduation and successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification process and the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) registration process.
Fees are available on request.
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