The Health Care Assistant program at Edison College exceeded my expectations with its comprehensive curriculum and expert faculty. The hands-on learning approach prepared me effectively for real-world challenges in patient care. Collaborations with classmates from diverse backgrounds enriched my learning experience. I feel fully equipped and confident to advance in my healthcare career.
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 also available online for those who cannot attend in-person classes.
Upon completing this pharmacy assistant training, students will be prepared 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.
Request Info Today

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
Estimated Salary

Frequently Asked Questions
Latest News
from our team
Read our latest news.