Pharmacy Assistant Certificate

Program Overview

The Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Program at DEA Canadian College prepares students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing healthcare products. The 8-week program covers topics such as customer service, medication handling, and pharmacy software. Graduates are eligible for entry-level positions in pharmacy distribution companies, independent pharmacies, and community pharmacies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This program prepares students to assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and healthcare products to patients.
• Participants will learn how to count tablets, label bottles, answer phones, stock shelves, process payments, and perform other administrative tasks.
• The program is approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

Program Objectives:

• Equip students with the skills and knowledge to become pharmacy assistants.
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology, pharmacy math, and pharmacy billing software.
• Prepare graduates for entry-level positions in pharmacy distribution companies, independent pharmacies, and community pharmacies.

Outline:

• Course Components:
• Customer Service and Communication
• Medication Dispensing and Handling
• Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Pharmacy Billing
• Pharmacy Software
• Course Duration: 8 weeks (32 hours in total)
• Class Schedule:
• Option 1: Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Option 2: Online + In-person combination
• Start dates: Beginning and middle of each month
• Entry Requirements:
• High school graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED)
• 19 years of age
• Successful completion of an admissions interview
• Possible entrance assessment depending on the applicant's background
• Learning Outcomes:
• Assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and healthcare products.
• Prepare prescribed medications (counting tablets, labeling bottles)
This will require further investigation from the user.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Pharmacy assistant in:
• Pharmacy distribution companies
• Independent pharmacies
• Community pharmacies
• Entry-level positions available upon completion of the program.

Other:

• The program curriculum is designed to meet high-quality education standards.
• Students benefit from individualized guidance and progress tracking for maximized potential.
• Exclusive offers are available for international and local students.