Westervelt College

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Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Westervelt College

Faculty:Faculty of Health Care
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Length:6 Month(s)
Careers:Pharmacy Technicians

Description:

Be a vital member of a pharmacy! From helping to prepare prescribed medication to answering the phone, inventory management, and operating cash registers, Retail Pharmacy Assistants play an essential role in the operation of a community pharmacy. The 6 month Retail Pharmacy Assistant diploma program will provide you with an interactive learning experience on key topics such as compounding and dispensing prescriptions. You will be prepared for all aspects of the job.

At the end of your program, you will participate in a 6-week Community Practicum where you will have the opportunity to perform the duties learned in class and in the lab in a real-world community retail pharmacy setting. The practicum placement will be arranged through the college. Financial assistance is available to students who qualify. For assistance, please contact our Admissions team for more information.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
    - Gr.12 OSSD/High School Graduate or Mature Student Status (18 Ontario, 19 out of province)


    - Successful completion of entrance evaluation


    - Admissions interview

    * 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 August 15, 2019