Program Length

34 weeks (900 hours) instructor-led full-time training with Co-op

Practicum Duration

6 weeks in total of 240 hours

Financial Aid

Free financial consultation available. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Program Description

Our Pharmacy Assistant program is designed to train students to work in community and hospital drug stores, Nursing homes and Drug Distribution Company. This diploma program covers a broad range of subjects. The students will learn drug and medical terminologies, dosage forms, pharmacy math, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy computer dispensing system, merchandise management system, Inventory Management, Pharmacy Legislation and ethics, the community and hospital pharmacy assistant practice in Canada Etc.

After theoretical studies, the students will co-op in the community drug stores like Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Rexall Pharma-Plus, Costco Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy Etc for 6 weeks in total of 240 hours.

Admission Requirements

Applicant must have Grade 12 level or a university degree or a science college diploma and demonstrated competency in English.

Clinical Practice

After students finish in-class training, students will have an opportunity to complete a minimum of 6 weeks of full-time placement in a clinical facility. Locations such as Costco Pharmacy, Shopper Drug Mart Pharmacy, Rx Pharmacy, and Target Pharmacy etc.