Overview
Bay River College’s 34 weeks Pharmacy Assistant diploma program covers the diverse topics required to successfully work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including basic pharmacology, drug and medical terminology and pharmaceutical best practices. Students in this program also learn fundamental concepts in medical ethics and personal safety. The Pharmacy Assistant diploma program prepares students for a challenging and rewarding career assisting licensed pharmacists in the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy. Students acquire the necessary skills to fill orders, manage client information, prepare and process paperwork, and break down prescriptions. In addition, students receive hands-on training with leading pharmaceutical management software. Students will also learn how to effectively manage inventory and handle a variety of crucial administrative tasks.
Pharmacy Assistant diploma program students complete their education with 200 hours of practicum experience.
Graduates of the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Program can look forward to diverse career opportunities within the healthcare industry, including positions at retail pharmacies, health care facilities, industrial pharmacies, pharmaceutical laboratories, clinics, mail-order/on-line pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers and departments within the federal government health care facilities, industrial pharmacies, pharmaceutical laboratories, clinics, mail-order/on-line pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers and departments within the federal government.
Learning Outcome
Successful students will gain these skills:
- Orthopedic technology
- Rehabilitation
- Optical/ophthalmic laboratory
- Pharmacy support
- Sterile process
- Blood donor assistance
- Morgue assistance And more!
Who can apply?
Individuals who wish to support health services and provide support to health care professionals.
Why study at Bay River College?
Our Pharmacy Assistant Program graduates have numerous career options within the healthcare industry, including positions at retail pharmacies, health care facilities, industrial pharmacies, pharmaceutical laboratories, clinics, mail-order/online pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers and government departments. Careers in this field are very respectable.
