GET THE SKILLS TO BE A Pharmacy Technician PROFESSIONAL

About
This program teaches students the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the ever-changing pharmacy industry. Pharmacy technician students learn about dispensing prescriptions, compounding medications and sterile products, performing pharmaceutical calculations, medical device training and communication skills.
Additionally, students practice their customer service skills and learn about different pharmaceutical environments in community and hospital pharmacies.
On-the-job Pharmacy Training
As part of your pharmacy technician training, you will partake in an eight-week, 320-hour practicum placement, split between a community pharmacy and a hospital pharmacy.Your practicum is divided into two four-week components – one in a community pharmacy and the other in a hospital pharmacy - so you can test your new skills in two different environments and get real-world experience before graduation.
Pharmacy Technician is a regulated health profession under the auspices of the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP). Graduates of this program will attain competencies specified in the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice and the Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association (CPTEA) Educational Outcomes for Pharmacy Technician Programs in Canada.
Graduates will also be eligible to apply to write the certification examination offered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) and to register with the ACP.
Admissions Prerequisites:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (transcript required) with successful completion of:
- Biology 30 AND
- successful completion of Chemistry 30 AND
- successful completion of Math 30-1 or 30-2 AND
- successful completion of English Language Arts ELA 30-1 or 30-2
- Passing score on the CDI College entrance examination
- Provide a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
- Provide completed immunization report showing current immunization and free of communicable diseases
- A minimum keyboard speed of 30 words per minute
- Interview with program coordinator, or designate
Career Opportunities
- Community Pharmacies
- Hospitals
- Related Pharmaceutical Fields
Industry Salary Information
- Low Wage ($/hr): $18.67
- Average Wage ($/hr): $30.64
- High Wage ($/hr): $48.08
- Average Salary: $62,913
* Information Source: www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis. Salary data provided is an estimate, and is intended for reference purposes only.
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Take Assessment!Financial Aid
Finding yourself in a position where College is unaffordable is more common than most of us realize. Fortunately, Canada’s provincial and federal governments are very focused on making education accessible to virtually everyone; even students that are new to Canada. Regardless of your situation: didn’t finish high school, are having (or had) financial difficulties, or you are a new arrival to Canada, we will find financial solution best for you!
Our Financial Aid Expert will provide you with best options to make education investment in yourself, both realistic and affordable. Let us help you find option that suits you best. Fill out the form NOW!
- Government Student Loans
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Currently, Alberta has a government-sponsored plan that provides loan assistance to qualified full-time students. The type and amount of assistance usually varies depending on your individual circumstances.
When you meet with our Student Financial Planning Expert at the campus, we will go over all the financial options available to you to make this amazing investment in yourself both affordable and realistic.
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The Royal Credit Line for Students lets you focus on what's important: your studies. Available to full-time and part-time students, it allows you to take charge of your financial needs in a way that fits your lifestyle.
The Royal Credit Line for Students is different from a traditional loan in that it lets you borrow funds as you need them, and only pay the interest on the amount you use, without ever having to reapply. You get all the convenience and benefits with no annual fee.
As a student, you may qualify for one of RBC's best rates - Prime + 1%, which applies when you are at school and for a 12 month grace period after graduation.
Further information about financial assistance is available from the Financial Representative at your nearest campus.
- Other Financial Assistance
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There may be other forms of financial aid available to you. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for specific government grants and bursaries. Additionally, you may be eligible to receive funding through a government-sponsored agency such as the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or WorkSafe.
Campuses
Edmonton North
North Town Centre 9450 - 137th Ave.Suite #104
Edmonton, AB T5E 6C2
Edmonton City Centre
200 - 10004 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5J 1R3
Edmonton West
176 Mayfield Common
Edmonton, AB T5P 4B3
Edmonton South
101 – 4723 52 Ave. NW
Edmonton, AB T6B 3R6
Red Deer
5th floor, 5000 Gaetz Ave.
Red Deer, AB T4N 6C2
Calgary North
100 - 403 33rd St. NE
Calgary, AB T2A 1X5
Calgary City Centre
703 - 6th Ave. SW 2nd Floor
Calgary, AB T2P 0T9
Calgary South
Midnapore Mall 240 Midpark Way SE Suite #200
Calgary, AB T2X 1N4
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