Pharmacy Assistant

The Pharmacy Assistant program prepares students to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing daily pharmacy operations.

Students will learn essential medical and administrative skills needed to work in retail and community pharmacies while helping patients manage their health.

The Pharmacy Assistant diploma program is designed to provide students with both technical and administrative skills required in pharmacy environments.

Throughout the program, students learn how to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, managing inventory, and processing prescriptions. The curriculum covers key areas such as pharmacology, medical terminology, and pharmacy procedures.

Students also gain hands-on experience using pharmacy software, performing pharmaceutical calculations, and handling customer interactions. The program emphasizes real-world training, including a practicum placement in a pharmacy setting.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to work in community pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare environments, supporting patient care and pharmacy operations.

• 40-week accelerated healthcare diploma

• Hands-on pharmacy training and practicum

• Training in pharmacology and medical terminology

• Learn pharmacy software and billing systems

• Development of customer service and communication skills

• Job-ready skills for pharmacy environments

• Community Pharmacy Practices

• Pharmaceutical Calculations

• Medical Emergency and First Aid Procedures

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Pharmacology

• Compounding

• Pharmacy Software Applications

• Computer Fundamentals

• Microbiology and Sterile Products

• Pharmacy Assistant

• Pharmacy Clerk

• Pharmacy Technician Assistant

• Retail Pharmacy Assistant

• Hospital Pharmacy Assistant