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 course 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.
You can launch a new career in the fast-growing healthcare industry with our Pharmacy Assistant diploma.
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:
Graduates of the pharmacy assistant diploma are prepared to work across a wide variety of pharmacy and healthcare settings, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Career opportunities include:
The anticipated annual salary range of Pharmacy Assistants is from $33,280 to $54,080. The hourly wages of Pharmacy Assistants range from $16 to $26 per hour, according to the Canadian Job Bank.
These estimates from the Canadian Job Bank are mainly based on the experience of workers, the employer they work for, and the province they live in. Employers usually pay higher salaries to Pharmacy Assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Manitoba, and Ontario compared to other provinces and territories.
Canada’s pharmacy sector is one of the most consistently in-demand corners of the healthcare industry—present in every city, town, and rural community across the country. As the population ages and prescription volumes continue to rise, the need for trained pharmacy assistants who can support pharmacists efficiently and accurately has never been stronger.
According to WorkBC, pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in British Columbia can expect approximately 1,170 job openings between 2025 and 2035—a steady stream of opportunities across retail pharmacies, hospital settings, long-term care facilities, and community clinics throughout the province.
Edison College’s fully online delivery means eligible students across Canada — from British Columbia and Manitoba to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia — can complete this diploma and enter the workforce in their home community without relocating or leaving their current responsibilities behind.
Requirements:
The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:
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