Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program

This course is designed to introduce students to the language of medicine and basic terminology. It introduces them to the basics of medical word formation using prefixes, suffixes and combining forms. This course also teaches the proper pronunciation of medical words and their correct spelling.

This course is designed to teach students the various aspects of community pharmacy from the viewpoint of the pharmacy assistant. The course covers pharmacy business practices, introduces students to third-party billing, and teaches dispensing techniques.

This course will help students effectively utilise all the features of Microsoft Office products to increase productivity. Students become well-versed in the Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications. This four-week module helps students refine their computer and Office skills, preparing them for the main course modules.

Pharmacy software applications are necessary in both the retail and institutional settings. This course will prepare students to efficiently use the KROLL pharmacy software in all aspects of the daily processes that take place in a pharmacy.

This course is considered an introduction to pharmacy and is designed to provide students with an understanding of the pharmacy profession. This subject will introduce students to the important role they will play in a career as a pharmacy assistant. Students will also become familiar with the Canadian Pharmacy Organization, Standards of Practice, Legislation, and Ethics.

In this course, students work with a professional career counsellor to develop and optimize a professional resume to put forward for employers. Additional support in job searching, interview techniques, and other career transition skills is offered to ensure students have the best possible work prospects.

This course outlines how the hospital pharmacy works and the role of the pharmacy assistant within it. It gives students a look at how the hospital pharmacy operates differently from the community pharmacy. It explains single-unit dose medications and equipment like PACMED machines, which are involved in packaging the unit dose medication.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and toxicology, focusing on drug actions at the cellular, organ, and organism levels. Students will learn about receptor mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, dosage formulations, and drug administration routes, as well as the role of drugs in individualized patient care. The course covers the recognition of generic and trade names, clinical applications, adverse effects, and common dosage regimens.

This pharmacy math course provides students with the foundational mathematical skills essential for safe and accurate pharmaceutical practice. Designed specifically for future pharmacy assistants, this course focuses on the calculations and measurement systems used in retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Students will learn to apply mathematical principles to real-world pharmacy tasks such as dosage conversions, compounding calculations, inventory management, and prescription interpretation.

This program is designed to prepare students for the growing healthcare industry in Canada. After completing this program, students will not only be able to work as Pharmacy Assistants in different work settings but also grow as professionals through a positive learning attitude.

A diploma in Pharmacy Assistant can open up a range of career opportunities. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to work under the following job titles: Pharmacy Assistant, Hospital Pharmacy Assistant, Clinic Pharmacy Assistant, Compounding Pharmacy Assistant, Pharmacy Distribution Clerk, and more.

Students must achieve a final grade of 70% in both written and practical assessments to pass each course unless otherwise indicated on a course outline. Assessments or evaluations will consist of practical and theory exams, written assignments, and presentations. The final course grades will be provided as percentages, while the evaluation of the students will be based on quizzes, assignments, and exams.

The duration of this program is 52 weeks.

The tuition fee for domestic students is $21,300, and the fee for international students is $23,430.

No, this program does not have a practicum component.