Students will 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 health care system. The learning outcomes are: 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. Pharmacy Technician Program Mission & Vision is 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. Our graduates embrace and engage with the profession and practice as pharmacy technicians who positively contribute to the health of our communities.
Fees are available on request.
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