Pharmacy Technician

Humber College

Diploma

24 months

Application deadlines: December 31

Processing time: 30 days

Application fee: CA$75

Full-time

Intakes: September

International tuition: CA$15,263

Enjoy hands-on learning in simulated labs with low student/teacher ratios and expert faculty who are active in the pharmacy profession. In addition, learn from guest speakers who are pharmaceutical industry experts. Courses are designed in consultation with practising pharmacy professionals and focus on key competency categories such as legal and ethical responsibilities, patient care, product distribution, health promotion, knowledge application, communication, intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and safety. Students apply their learning in simulated labs and during placements, providing valuable real-life experience.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

TOEFL iBT
IELTS

Admission selection is based on the following 2 requirements: 1. Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent) Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent) Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent) 2. Language proficiency 3. International Credit Evaluation Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

Graduates of this program are in demand and have numerous opportunities to contribute to the health and well-being of Canadians. According to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, the need for pharmacy technicians “has been strong, due to rising needs associated with population aging, increases in government funding for health care and a high number of retirements of existing workers.” Pharmacy technicians perform many tasks including filling and final release of prescriptions, medication reconciliation, compounding medications and managing day-to-day operations. Pursue opportunities in various settings such as community/retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies and government agencies.