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| Pharmacy Assistant with Practicum | | |
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School | Sprott Shaw College - Chilliwack Campus | | |
Location | Chilliwack, BC, Canada | | |
School Type | Career College | | |
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Degree | Diploma | | |
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Length | 37 Week(s) | | |
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Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must have Grade 12/GED or mature student status. Successful completion of admissions interview and assessments is also required. | | |
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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.
This program includes practicum placement. This experience within a workplace enables Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to the chosen career field. | | |
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*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.