Sprott Shaw College

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Pharmacy Assistant

Sprott Shaw College

Faculty:Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Development
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Length:33 Week(s)
Careers:Pharmacy Technicians

Description:

Pharmacy Assistants help licensed Pharmacists provide medication and other health care products to patients. Pharmacy Assistants usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labelling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. Pharmacy Assistants refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. CPR, First Aid and WHMIS will be completed during the program.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Grade 12/GED or mature student status. Successful completion of admissions interview and assessments is also required.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 22, 2019