As a HCA student. I highly recommend this school to other student. Because all of the teacher are very approachable and supportive to there student most specially to Laura, Shawn, Janice and Mai they always make sure that all of there student are on the right path. And they are very passionate in there job. Thank you Edison College for providing us a wonderful teacher like them.
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program
Program Description
This Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program is designed to prepare students with all the skills and knowledge they will require to become a professional pharmacy assistant. This pharmacy assistant program trains students with hands-on training to prepare them for exciting career opportunities.
This pharmacy assistant program is available online, so those who cannot attend in-person classes can avail themselves of this opportunity.
Upon completing this pharmacy assistant training, 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 many more.


Program Objectives
Pharmacy assistants play a key role in the healthcare industry. They work with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to perform different duties. Some of the core duties of pharmacy assistants include manually packaging medicines and verifying the quantities of ointments, tablets, creams, and other medications.
Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Understand compounding principles, including safety regulations and the role of compounding in patient-centred pharmaceutical care.
- Demonstrate accurate weighing, measuring, and blending techniques for both sterile and non-sterile compound preparations.
- Utilize KROLL software effectively for pharmaceutical documentation and inventory control.
- Apply clerical and mathematical skills to support accurate prescription processing, dosage calculations, and record-keeping.
- Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare professionals, supporting pharmacy operations in both retail and institutional environments.
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Admission Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older before starting the program).
- Meet one of the following English language proficiencies.
Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
- Overall minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, overall minimum TOEFL score of 46 (only TOEFL iBT is accepted), overall minimum CAEL score of 40, overall minimum CELPIP score of listening 6, reading 5, and writing 5, and overall minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95.
The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:
- English is the program’s language of instruction, and
- The applicant is a mature domestic student facing a barrier, and the applicant cannot access their educational records or can not provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.
- The applicant provides a signed self-declaration.
- Minimum overall Reading 230 and Writing 230, and WritePlacer: 4
- Canadian transcript showing completion of math (grade 10, 11, or 12), or
- Math Entrance Test/General Math with the passing score of 50%.
Courses
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy Assistant Hospital Pharmacy Assistant Clinic Pharmacy Assistant Compounding Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Distribution Clerk
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Frequently Asked Questions
As a HCA student. I highly recommend this school to other student. Because all of the teacher are very approachable and supportive to there student most specially to Laura, Shawn, Janice and Mai they always make sure that all of there student are on the right path. And they are very passionate in there job. Thank you Edison College for providing us a wonderful teacher like them.
The school has an excellent Applied Arts Illustration program! The teacher, Adam Moore, is excellent at communicating the lessons and homework as well as being an incredibly talented illustrator. I feel I’ve grown significantly as an artist in the last year while attending this course and am excited to progress into a career as an illustrator. I would definitely recommend this program to any artists looking to make the jump into illustration as a full-time career.
Overall, I’m incredibly grateful for the time I’ve spent at Edison College Canada. It’s a place that not only prepares you for a successful career but also helps you grow as an individual, the director and the teachers Ms. Theresa and Ms. Laura are so lovely and friendly. I would highly recommend this college to anyone seeking a holistic and enriching educational experience.
The Applied Arts Illustration program is one of the best I have attended. As a “mature” student, I have been able to dig deeper into illustrative techniques and methods, and focus on the work I want to do. I have gained the confidence to pursue a career in picture books as well as other areas I didn’t know about before. Adam Moore is a highly gifted instructor and illustrator, (as well as a great human being). His passion and experience is evident in every lesson and assignment. Since the course is an intensive, fast paced program, I suggest that you have the time to invest in order to get the most out of the program. Also, having the flexibility to attend in person and online was a huge advantage and very doable.
Initially I had some issues getting the required information for the 2D animation course, but once I met Racheal and booked a meeting with her the same day I got everything I needed to register. She explained things in a way that were easy and simple to follow, she talked about the future passionately and that got me very excited for what’s to come, big thanks to Racheal.
It is a good program to transition from my current career to a new job. I have been working as a healthcare aide for many years. It was a great choice for experience with Edison College. I met wonderful instructors during my lessons in each subject. There were some misunderstandings between students to instructors but it was nice to fix the problems. What I like most is that I have wonderful classmates helping each other. I have been learning from them because I have been dealing with the language barrier quite a bit, but I did it through with all of my classmates and instructors. Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
MLA Student here, the 8 month program is amazing! Only one month in and we have learned so much! The staff members are all amazing and very kind people. The small class sizes are also a bonus. The Oak street location is very convenient to get to whether you bus, or drive. Also, near the end of the program we will be doing a 6 week practicum at LifeLabs. I would highly recommend anyone who wants to get into the medical field to check out Edison College!
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