This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as pharmacy technicians in both hospital and community pharmacy practice. Pharmacy technicians perform a number of tasks that involve preparation of pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients. A diverse and current curriculum develops awareness of the role of the pharmacy technician in the practice of pharmacy. A variety of teaching methods is used to present the academic material such as discussion groups, role-playing, videos and demonstrations.
Teamwork is emphasized, along with good customer service.
Strong interpersonal skills are essential and consistently promoted and assessed. This course covers the necessary provincial and federal laws that govern the practice of pharmacy. Students will also be introduced to professional ethics and confidentiality. This course covers medical terminology and related pharmacy terminology. The student will also learn the various dosage forms and routes of administrations of pharmaceuticals.