Pharmacy Assistant

In just under 6 months, you'll graduate equipped with comprehensive training in essential pharmacy assistant skills.

Our curriculum is meticulously crafted to align with the latest trends in the pharmaceutical field, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve.

Led by skilled instructors with firsthand pharmacy experience, you'll receive top-notch guidance every step of the way.

Gain practical experience through hands-on opportunities in diverse pharmacy settings and expand your professional network within the pharmaceutical community.

Program Highlights

Duration 550 hours, 20 weeks, 5 months
Curriculum
  • Typing Skill Building Level 1 (10 WPM)
  • Typing Skill Building Level 2 (25 WPM)
  • Financial Awareness and Success
  • Digital Literacy for Beginners
  • Microsoft 365 Introduction
  • Microsoft Word 365 Essentials
  • Microsoft Outlook 365 Essentials
  • Job Search and Resume Writing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Retail Tech Support Training
  • Professional Communications
  • Pharmacy Software Fundamentals
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology Calculations
  • Practicum for Pharmacy Assistant
  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C Training
Certification Diploma
Compliance PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch, Ministry of Advanced Education and Future Skills) - Approval Pending
Average Salary $52,140
BC Job Openings, 2023-2033 1,220

Admissions Requirements: English as First Language

Age All Students must be 19 years of age or older at the start of their program.
Education Grade 12 OR G.E.D. OR Mature Student Status (Successful completion of the institutions Entrance Evaluation with a minimum of 75%)
Criminal Record Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Search
Assessment A pre-admission application and interview
Language International students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 bands or higher, or pass the College's English Language Assessment Test.

Admissions Requirements: English as Second Language

Tuition and Fees

Tuition $7,205 *
Application Fee $250
Archival Fee $5
Assessment Fee $100
Books $385
Uniform $140
Testing $100
Total Tuition and Fees $8,185
Payment Plan Options:
  • 5 interest-free monthly payments of $ 1,637 each
  • Student Loans and alternate funding available for those who qualify.
*Pending Approval from the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) - Coming Soon: 2024